Therapy

Liberty Medical Center’s therapy team is an integral part of both the outpatient and inpatient spectrum of care.  Our therapists add a multi-disciplinary approach to our services at LMC through professional, efficient, and quality care. 

Liberty Medical Center would like to welcome our new full-time Physical Therapist Kevin Criswell!  

Kevin was raised in Colstrip, MT.  He attended the University of Montana where he went to school and played collegiate basketball.  He graduated from the University of Montana with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  His treatment interests include Orthopedics, Post Operative Care, Sports Medicine, Manual Therapy, and Spine Care.  He has four daughters, Cate, Macy, Cobie, and Elle.

Kevin joins LMC’s Dynamic Team of dedicated physical and occupational therapists!  LMC is happy to report we are taking on new patients and referrals for all of our therapy services.

Physical Therapy

According to the American Academy of Physical Therapy, Physical therapists (PTs) are health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.

PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.

Physical therapists provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a physical therapist practices.

Occupational Therapy

According to the American Academy of Occupational Therapy, occupational therapy is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations). Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. 

Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. Occupational therapy services typically include:

• an individualized evaluation, during which the client/family and occupational therapist determine the person’s goals,
• customized intervention to improve the person’s ability to perform daily activities and reach the goals, and
• an outcomes evaluation to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan. 

Occupational therapy practitioners have a holistic perspective, in which the focus is on adapting the environment and/or task to fit the person, and the person is an integral part of the therapy team. It is an evidence-based practice deeply rooted in science. 

Open:

Outpatient Physical Therapy:  Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm

Outpatient Pediatric and Adult Occupational Therapy: By Appointment

Inpatient/Rehabilitation Access:  As ordered by medical staff

Call Alicia Riggin today to schedule an appointment 406-759-6960,  or we are happy to work with your provider!