United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Boston Healthcare System

Kinesiotherapy

About Kinesiotherapy:

 

Kinesiotherapy involves an evaluation and a program of exercise therapy and training to help improve a patient's strength, endurance and mobility.

 

Kinesiotherapists work to help patients reach their highest physical abilities.

 

In addition to rehabilitation of general rehab patients, there are numerous other ways that kinesiotherapists are involved at VA Boston.

 

 Patient working on rehabilitation.

Some of our programs and activities:

  • polytrauma rehab
  • rehab for patients with spinal cord injuries
  • extended care, transitional care, and geriatric rehab at the Community Living Center
  • aquatic therapy
  • wheelchair clinics
  • fitness/cardiac exercise
  • driver training


Health Services Main Page

Rehabilitation Main Page

Related Links:

American Kinesiotherapy Association site *

 

 

 

 

 

 

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