Have you recently received an injury or are recovering from surgery? If so, chances are you may need an assistive device to aid in healing. Optimal Home Rehab can assist with recommendations for the appropriate DME, or durable medical equipment, to help our patients in need.
Medicare defines durable medical equipment, or DME, as “reusable medical equipment that has been deemed medically necessary. Our rehab therapists work in collaboration with your doctor to determine the most appropriate equipment you will need for your recovery.
We incorporate the clinical and administrative vetting and management of orthopedic knee, ankle, spinal, and upper extremity orthotics of various types, brands, and specifications into our care plans.
We also incorporate walking aids and assistive devices of various types and brands into our care plans. These include, but are not limited to walkers, rollator walkers, canes, manual wheelchairs, and accessories, ‘offloading’ boots, home cervical traction devices, TENS units, crutches, and foot drop supports.
Different types of DME
As mentioned above, there are many different types of DME that Optimal Home Rehab assists with obtaining, including:
Walkers/Rollator walkers
Walkers can be helpful for individuals recovering from a stroke or learning how to walk again after suffering an injury or broken bone in the leg. They’re also helpful for people who need assistance walking but don’t quite need a wheelchair. Patients can use them for support, balance, and to rest if needed.
Canes
Canes are used to provide extra stability and support for individuals who are dealing with balance and stability challenges, especially after surgery.
Manual wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are helpful for short-term recovery after surgeries as limbs and injuries heal.
Offloading boots
These are shoes created to provide pressure redistribution for patients who are at a high at-risk for diabetic foot conditions such as neuropathic ulcers, Charcot foot, and infection.
Home cervical traction devices
These are non-invasive traction devices that relieve neck pain. They work by stretching soft tissues in the neck and separating the spinal joint structures.
TENS units
TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. It is a battery-operated device used for back pain treatment. Low voltage electric currents relieve pain and relax muscles.
Crutches
Crutches are often used for individuals who cannot put their weight on one lower limb, possibly due to a break, injury, or surgery.
Foot drop supports
Ankle/foot brace that is used for patients who have suffered from a stroke have a neurologic disorder or nerve injury, patient. The brace prevents the foot from inverting while it is worn.
Contact us today to learn more
If you have been injured or have a condition that may require the use of an assistive device, call our at-home practice in the greater Philadelphia area of PA to learn more about durable medical equipment that may be helpful for you in your recovery journey.