Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation is a hospital-based, comprehensive physical and cognitive rehabilitation program dedicated exclusively to treating those individuals who have experienced a disabling injury or illness. A team of professionals focuses on improving the function of each patient in an effort to restore patients to their fullest potential.
Please note that the rehabilitation unit is very different from an acute care setting. Our patients are encouraged to do as much for themselves as possible. We hope that each person will benefit from our program and we will ensure maximal gains in your functional independence.
Family members are essential to our team and encouraged to participate from the initial assessment through the daily treatment regimen, discharge planning and post-inpatient phases.
Our services
Services are provided for patients with, but not limited to, the following rehabilitation diagnoses:
- Amputation
- Arthritis
- Brain injury
- Congenital deformities
- Major multiple trauma
- Orthopedic disorders
- Pain syndromes
- Spinal cord injury
- Stroke (CVA)
Degenerative neurological disorders including:
- Parkinson’s disease
- Polyneuropathy
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Muscular dystrophy
For more information or to make a referral, call 337-491-7742.
CARF Accredited
Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation, Stroke Specialty Program, Amputee Specialty Program
Hours & Locations
Ochsner St. Patrick Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation
Amputee Clinic
Amputee Support & Networking Group
Share your experience, ask questions, or hear from others. Learn what resources are available to you in your community.
First Wednesday of each month from 5 - 7 p.m.
Lake Area Hospital
Ben Mount Boardroom
4200 Nelson Road, Lake Charles
This support and networking group is free to join and open to any individuals who have experienced a form of limb loss. Meetings will be held in the Ben Mount Board Room located in the back of the Lake Area Hospital left of the Day Surgery entrance. Each month, a guest speaker will be available to discuss specific topics of interest. Attendees will be allowed to share their experiences and ask others questions. Educational materials will be available, and coffee and water will be served.
Call 337-430-3263 to register.
Multidisciplinary team
Our amputee clinic allows you to meet with a multidisciplinary team based on your needs, including a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, physical therapist, occupational therapist, wound care specialist, prosthetic company, wheelchair specialist, and dietitian.
Each of these specialists plays an important role in your recovery. Our team approach allows us to better promote your overall health and help you achieve your highest level of independence.
Who can benefit?
Individuals with:
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) needs
- Functional mobility issues
- Nutrition/diabetes management needs
- Prosthesis needs or issues
- Skin/wound issues
Admission
Patients can be seen at any point in their amputation journey and can be referred by a physician or self-refer. Referrals can be made to other providers as needed.
For more information, call 337-430-3263.
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
Share your experience, ask questions, or hear from others. Learn what resources are available to you in your community.
Last Wednesday of each month from 12- 1:30 p.m.
Lake Area Hospital
Ben Mount Boardroom
4200 Nelson Road, Lake Charles
This support and networking group is free to join and open to any individuals who have experienced a Brain Injury or a Spinal Cord Injury. Meetings will be held in the Ben Mount Board Room located in the back of the Lake Area Hospital left of the Day Surgery entrance. Each month, a guest speaker will be available to discuss specific topics of interest. Attendees will be given the opportunity to share their experiences and ask questions of others. Educational materials will be made available and coffee and water will be served.
Call 337-430-3263 to register.