In both Hadassah-University hospitals, physical and occupational therapy treatments are provided. The service is given either in the patient's ward or in the special treatment facilities operated by the Department of Rehabilitation and Geriatrics. Speech therapy and evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders are also provided by the following units:

a) Physiotherapy

Director: Mrs. Iris Fisher

Tel:  972-2-584-4494

Physiotherapy is provided for people who are limited in daily functions and whose movements are considered insufficient or abnormal. In Hadassah the service is given in both hospitals in all acute care wards, intensive-care units, the rehabilitation department, rehabilitation day care unit and two outpatient clinics.

Patients treated vary in age from the new-born to the elderly who suffer from a variety of ailments such as orthopedic, neurologic and respiratory conditions as well as from burns and developmental problems.

The unit possesses electrotherapy and bio-feedback equipment as well as a hydrotherapy pool.

b) Occupational Therapy

Director:  Mrs. Rita Lefkovitch

Tel:  972-2-584-4484

The Occupational Therapy (OT) service evaluates and provides training in activities of daily living (ADL) such as feeding, dressing, bathing and meal preparation for individuals with physical, cognitive, developmental or psychiatric disabilities. Media used are adapted techniques, assistive devices and supervised practice. The OT also influences the components of function with splints, pressure garments, slings, etc. and by providing goal-oriented activities to improve coordination, joint range of motion, balance, concentration, memory, etc.

c) Communication and Swallowing Disorders Unit

Director:  Ms. Yehudit. Lutvak

Tel: 972-2-584-4481

This is the only unit which evaluates and rehabilitates swallowing disorders such as aphagia and dysphagia, language, speech, written and spoken verbal communication (reading and writing). Verbal memory problems as well as voice and rhythm disorders due to either brain and head injuries (for example as a result of car accidents), strokes, or neurosurgery. Children born with swallowing and communication problems are also treated.

The treatment is based on individual therapy. Group therapy is also provided in voice and facial problems.