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FOX THERAPY - STRONGER LIVING

At FOX, we believe in our patients and their ability to achieve what they once thought impossible—optimal function to rehabilitate their lives. FOX is a physical and occupational therapy and speech-language pathology private practice, specializing in house calls for older adults. Our goal is to help the aging population live stronger, longer lives— enjoying their communities, families, and friends with as much comfort and independence as possible.

Therapy Services at The Birches of Lehigh Valley

UNLIKE ANY THERAPY OUT THERE

FOX works the body, encourages the spirit, and honors the person. Our tools are clinical expertise, passion, empathy, engagement, responsiveness, listening, and laughter. We believe for one to have lasting improved health, one must heal completely, in their own time. Our clinicians are experienced in helping treat impairments relating to almost any ailment or diagnosis common in older adults including: cardiac, neurologic, orthopedic, pulmonary, and oncologic. Additionally, we can help with general diagnoses of weakness, atrophy, difficulty walking, or other debilitations. The good news is, a large number of our older adult patients can significantly improve their current functional status with a short duration of care.

FOX Therapy is part of our Memory Care neighborhood too!

Because muscles don’t get dementia, residents in the Memory Care Neighborhood also participate.

FOX EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

Wellness Beyond Therapy

FOX exercise physiologists take functional wellness to the next level. These health professionals administer exercise stress tests to evaluate our patients’ overall health, with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism. Based on results, they develop individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance. These programs help patients with heart disease and other chronic conditions, like diabetes, pulmonary (lung) disease, peripheral vascular disease, and hypertension, to regain their health. Wellness services can be provided individually in the home or in a community- based group setting.

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY ADDRESSES:
• Endurance
• Strength
• Fitness
• Flexibility
• Balance

For more information, view and download this FOX Stronger Living collateral.

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FOX STRONGER LIVING

A Proactive Healthcare Approach

A clinically excellent and evidence-based wellness program.

PROGRAM PILLARS

• Full-time Wellness Director
• Wellness programs for all residents
– 20+ weekly exercise classes led by Exercise Physiologist
– 150 minutes per week of cardiovascular exercise per resident
– 150 minutes per week of balance training per resident
• Functional assessments for all residents
• Consistent communication
• Monthly professional presentations
• Wellness programming for memory care

PRIMARY OUTCOMES

• Decreased Falls
• Decreased Hospital Admissions

Specialized Care for Specialized Needs

Your loved one will benefit from specialized care based on their individual needs. We target specific health issues in order to create a higher quality of living for your loved one, focusing on both physical and emotional wellbeing.

Arthritis services at The Birches of Lehigh Valley in Easton, Pennsylvania

Arthritis

Management of pain and stiffness

Maintenance of joint integrity

Prevention of functional deficits

Joint Replacements services at The Birches of Lehigh Valley in Easton, Pennsylvania

Joint Replacements

Post-acute restoration of joint mobility

Progressive strength and balance training

Long-term management of mobility and function

Diabetes services at The Birches of Lehigh Valley in Easton, Pennsylvania

Diabetes

Supervised therapeutic exercises

Individualized aerobic training

Sensory-motor conditioning for fall prevention

Dementia services at The Birches of Lehigh Valley in Easton, Pennsylvania

Dementia

Strategies for continued independence

Risk management and fall prevention

Customized functional wellness programs

Deconditioning services at The Birches of Lehigh Valley in Easton, Pennsylvania

Deconditioning

Cardiovascular endurance training

Progressive, resistance strength training

Task-specific conditioning

Cerebrovascular Accidents services at The Birches of Lehigh Valley in Easton, Pennsylvania

Cerebrovascular Accidents

Post-acute restorative care

Training for activities of daily living

Management of cognition and communication

Adaptive equipment recommendations and education

Cardiac services at The Birches of Lehigh Valley in Easton, Pennsylvania

Cardiac

Cardiovascular conditioning

Strength and flexibility training

Functional activity programs

Parkinson’s services at The Birches of Lehigh Valley in Easton, Pennsylvania

Parkinson’s

Therapeutic exercises

Functional activities

Neuromuscular re-education

Living ... with a little assistance

Resident holding hands with a caretaker at The Birches of Lehigh Valley in Easton, Pennsylvania