At Unified Therapy Services, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive rehabilitation services to seniors, helping them maintain and improve their physical and cognitive abilities. Our clinic offers specialized care in physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy, designed to address the unique needs of the adult and geriatric populations.
Physical Therapy
Our team of nearly a dozen experienced physical therapists specializes in treating seniors and adults, helping them manage pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall function. We treat a variety of issues, including:
- Arthritis
- Injuries
- Balance disorders
- Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation
- General weakness and chronic pain
- Neurological conditions (stroke recovery, Parkinson’s Disease)
Our team works closely with each patient to help regain independence in daily activities, reduce the risk of falls, and improve their overall quality of life.
As part of our commitment to fall prevention, we also provide fall risk assessments. These assessments help identify individuals at higher risk for falls and allow us to implement specific interventions such as balance training, strength exercises, and environmental modifications to minimize fall risk. Our goal is to help seniors stay active, safe, and independent in their daily routines.
Speech Therapy
Kersten Yutzy, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a highly skilled Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in treating the adult and geriatric populations. She works with seniors to address a range of conditions that affect speech, language, swallowing, and cognition, including:
- Aphasia: Helping patients with language impairments, focusing on word finding, comprehension, and communication strategies.
- Dysphagia: Addressing swallowing difficulties by strengthening muscles, recommending diet modifications, and teaching safe swallowing techniques.
- Dysarthria: Improving speech clarity for those with weakened or uncoordinated speech muscles.
- Cognitive Changes: Supporting memory and problem-solving strategies for conditions like stroke, traumatic brain injury, or progressive diseases such as Alzheimer's.
Kersten brings extensive experience in treating the adult and geriatric population and is committed to helping patients regain communication skills and independence. She works with a variety of patients, including those with neurological conditions like stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy focuses on increasing participation and independence in the important activities in the patient’s life that they need or want to do, including bathing, dressing, preparing meals, hobbies, and other leisure activities.
Ellie Spillane, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, specializes in both orthopedic and neurological conditions, and provides therapy to seniors dealing with:
- Orthopedic Conditions: Focusing on the rehabilitation of the elbow, wrist, hand, and fingers. Common treatments include therapy for arthritis, fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendonitis.
- Neurological Conditions: Helping seniors with conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries. Ellie works on improving motor skills, increasing independence in daily tasks, and reducing the impact of neurological impairments.
Ellie’s expertise allows her to tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of seniors, ensuring they regain as much function and independence as possible.
In-Services
We provide educational in-services for caregivers, patients, referring providers and residents! Let us provide educational seminars at your location (within the Dubuque or Lancaster area), virtually, or here at Unified Therapy. Visit www.unifiedtherapy.com/in-services/ for more information.
Classes and screenings
We offer free physical, speech, and occupational screenings at assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and other community locations. In addition to the screenings, our trained therapists conduct a one-time class tailored to the needs of the participants. Options include chair yoga, gentle stretching, and light exercise classes, all designed to promote mobility, flexibility, and overall well-being. Interested in having us come to you? Email marketing@unifiedtherapy.com!
Referrals & Contact Information
Unified Therapy Services is located at multiple convenient locations, including our downtown Dubuque clinic, Lancaster clinic, and our adult clinic in Dubuque. We invite providers, caregivers, and family members to refer seniors who may benefit from physical, speech, or occupational therapy to any of our specialists.
For more information, please contact us at:
- Downtown Dubuque Clinic (providing adult Speech and Physical Therapy): 1690 Elm Street, Suite 230. Phone: 563-583-4003, option 3.
- Lancaster Clinic (providing adult Physical Therapy): 9179 Old Potosi Road (lower level of Family Medical Center). Phone: 563-583-4003, option 4.
- Adult Clinic in Dubuque (providing Physical and Occupational Therapy): 4135 Pennsylvania Avenue. Phone: 563-583-4003, option 2.