THE REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Therapy Department

General Information

Aquatic Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Speech Therapy

RIO Therapy Services are provided by a multidisciplinary team of highly trained and skilled physical and occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists. Assisted by social workers, a consulting neurologist, and referring physicians, the professional staff evaluates and treats patients that may have illness, injury, or birth defects.

RIO offers rehabilitation of all ages - from neonates to the geriatric population - with conditions such as stroke, head injury, amputation, arthritis, fractures, speech/language and hearing dysfunction, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, developmental delay, laryngectomy, voice disorders, swallowing problems and stuttering. The common goal is to promote the highest level of functioning for the patient at home, in school, on the job and in the community.

Contact for Services
For further information and to schedule an appointment, please contact Lisa Jenks, Admissions Coordinator at
(714) 633-7400 ext 253 or by email.

Program Location/Days/Hours
• Provided at our Orange facility
• Services are provided Monday through Friday from 8:00 - 5:00 pm
• Extended hours are available by arrangement

Insurance
The Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California accepts Medicare, rcoc, private insurance and direct payment.

Admission Requirements
• A written prescription from physician
• Completion of the admission process

What is Aquatic Physical Therapy?
Aquatic therapy is an excellent therapeutic low impact activity for individuals of all abilities. Aquatic therapy activities can be done in either indoor or outdoor pool facilities and consist of cardiovascular endurance and conditioning exercises. These include walking, jogging, jumping, swimming, kicking, and other continuous rhythmic activities that elevate metabolism and improve cardiovascular function.

Why do we do it?
Buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, viscosity, and turbulence result in an optimal environment for mobility, strengthening, and pain relief. We can begin rehabilitation sooner in our warm therapeutic pool resulting in a shorter recovery period.

Who pays for it?
As long as it is medically necessary, Aquatic Physical Therapy is usually covered by insurance, some HMO’s and Medicare; and we also accept private pay.

Where do patients receive Aquatic Physical Therapy?
At RIO’s indoor, warm (92°) therapeutic pool at our Orange location. There is a lift for clients with wheelchairs and parallel bars to assist with ambulation.

How do patients receive it?
...with a doctor’s prescription and a phone call to the Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California at (714) 633-7400 ext 253. Prescriptions and referrals may also be faxed to (714) 633-0738.

What happens after Aquatic Physical Therapy is completed?
Upon discharge from Aquatic Physical Therapy, clients may transition into any of the following aquatic programs or progress to a land based program here:
Water Exercise Program - Water Aerobics Program - Persistence Pool Exercise - Independent Exercise Programs - Family Swim Program - Adapted Swim Instruction - Fibrocise (Fibromyalgia Pool Exercise)

Occupational Therapy
• Specializing in therapy for adult and children who exhibit deficits with their cognitive, vision, perceptual/visual, sensory and motor skills.
• Emphasis on developing and regaining function for self-care, household and community activities, financial and medication management.

Treatment will Emphasize:
• Upper extremity functional task training
• Activities of daily living training
• Energy conservation training
• Cognitive training & visual perception training

Physical Therapy
Specializing in aquatic and land therapy for a variety of physical conditions including chronic pain, post-surgery, total joint replacements, arthritis, sports and work injuries, stroke, head injury, spinal cord injury, balance deficits, and decreased functional mobility along with a variety of other diagnosis.

Fully Equipped Gym Includes:
• Cardiovascular equipment
• Universal gym
• Ultrasound
• Cold/Moist Heat

Speech Therapy
Specializing in therapy for adults and children with speech and language disorders. Includes speech and language deficits due to stroke, brain injury, other neurological disorders, developmental delays and voice disorders.

Treatment will Emphasize:
• Activities to improve auditory processing and verbal expression
• Reading and writing tasks
• Exercises to improve oral motor function for speech and swallowing
• Exercises and techniques to improve voice
• Activities to optimize and improve functional communication


	1800 East La Veta Avenue, Orange, California 92866 (714) 633-7400