LIMA, OH (WLIO) - New equipment will allow Lima Memorial Health System's pediatric department to offer more extensive care.
The new specialized equipment will now allow for safety and improved confidence in balance training and therapeutic exercise for strengthening. The new items were thanks to a $35,000 grant. Physical therapy managers say that the new equipment will go a long way in ensuring patients can stay in lima and still receive the kind of care that they deserve.
"With the use of this system, we can try to help kiddos increase their strength or their range of motion. We can help integrate primitive reflexes we can provide deep input, deep isolated movements for dissociation we can help prevent muscle contractions," explained Tiffany Steinmetz, doctor of physical therapy.
Other equipment gained through the grant includes a jungle gym set and a high-feeding chair.
