Outpatient Rehabilitation at Summit Healthplex

Conveniently located at Summit Healthplex, our outpatient rehabilitation program offers individualized therapy services for patients of all ages. Our experienced therapists work closely with physicians and specialists to develop treatment plans tailored to each patient's goals, helping them recover safely and effectively.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy focuses on restoring movement, improving strength and flexibility, reducing pain, and helping patients return to their normal daily activities. Whether recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or rehabilitating an injury, our therapists provide personalized care designed to maximize recovery and prevent future injury.

Physical therapy may benefit patients recovering from:

• Orthopedic injuries
• Joint replacement surgery
• Sports injuries
• Back and neck pain
• Balance and mobility disorders
• Neurological conditions
• Work-related injuries

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy helps patients regain the skills and confidence needed to perform everyday activities at home, work, school, and in the community. Our therapists work with individuals experiencing physical, neurological, or functional challenges to improve independence and quality of life.

Occupational therapy services may benefit individuals with:

• Hand and upper extremity injuries
• Stroke and neurological conditions
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Arthritis and chronic pain conditions
• Functional limitations following surgery or illness
• Work-related injuries

Hand Therapy

Our specialized hand therapy program provides advanced treatment for conditions affecting the hands, wrists, elbows, and upper extremities. Therapists develop customized treatment plans to restore strength, flexibility, dexterity, and function.

Common conditions treated include:

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Trigger Finger and Trigger Thumb
• Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
• Tendon injuries and repairs
• Arthritis of the hand and thumb
• De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
• Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow
• Post-surgical rehabilitation

Sports Rehabilitation

Our rehabilitation team works with athletes and active individuals recovering from sports-related injuries. Treatment plans focus on restoring strength, mobility, endurance, and performance while reducing the risk of future injury and supporting a safe return to activity.

Neurological Rehabilitation

Patients recovering from neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury receive specialized therapy designed to improve balance, coordination, mobility, strength, and independence.

Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE)

Functional Capacity Evaluations assess an individual's physical abilities and readiness to return to work following an injury or illness. These comprehensive evaluations help determine work capabilities and guide return-to-work recommendations.

Short-Term Rehabilitation at Schoellkopf Health Center

For patients who require additional rehabilitation following hospitalization, surgery, illness, or injury, Schoellkopf Health Center offers comprehensive short-term rehabilitation services in a supportive skilled nursing environment.

Our interdisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, physicians, and rehabilitation specialists works together to create individualized recovery plans focused on restoring function, improving independence, and helping patients safely transition back home.

Short-term rehabilitation services may include:

• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Skilled Nursing Care
• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
• Stroke Recovery
• Orthopedic Rehabilitation
• Medical Management and Care Coordination

A Continuum of Care Close to Home

As part of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, our rehabilitation services provide seamless coordination between physicians, specialists, therapists, and care teams across the Memorial network. Whether you need outpatient therapy at Summit Healthplex or short-term rehabilitation at Schoellkopf Health Center, you'll receive personalized care focused on helping you achieve your recovery goals.