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doc • Winter 2014
Kentucky
Rehab for the Aging:
The Orthopedic Center of Care at
Sayre Christian Village
Everyone ages. We see it in ourselves, but
especially in patients—when they come in
for a consultation and we realize that, what
they consider as “just aches and pains,” are
actually progressive problems that need
attention before they decrease quality of life.
When this happens, seeking out special
medical help might be the next necessary
step.
“The Orthopedic Center of Care at Sayre
Christian Village has a specialized, separate
unit that takes care of people with an orthopedic diagnosis,” explained Ann Phillips,
Administrator at Sayre Christian Village.
“Generally people stay in this unit anywhere
between seven to fourteen days. We offer
physical therapy, occupational therapy and
speech therapy. Most people [in the center]
have to be able to withstand two hours of
therapy a day. We have therapy available
seven days a week. After being discharged
home, if more therapy is needed, the facility
also has outpatient therapy.”
Some of the most common orthopedic
issues include:
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Arthroplasty
Back or shoulder surgery
Regaining function after a serious injury
Fall and balance issues
What makes Sayre Christian Village especially unique is the focus on middle-aged
to senior healthcare. Connected to Aegis
Therapies, a leading healthcare company,
Sayre has t HX