Thérapie de réadaptation à Hawaï
L’Hôpital Shriners pour enfants d’Hawaï propose des traitements de physiothérapie et d’ergothérapie dans un environnement favorable et centré sur la famille.
Notre équipe est prête à servir votre famille
Nos physiothérapeutes sont spécialisés dans le traitement des affections aiguës, chirurgicales, chroniques et congénitales touchant les enfants et les jeunes adultes.
Les ergothérapeutes de l’Hôpital Shriners pour enfants d’Hawaï aident les enfants à améliorer leur motricité fine et réaliser les tâches de la vie quotidienne qui améliorent leur indépendance et leur fonctionnalité.
Les spécialistes du milieu de l’enfant et les thérapeutes récréatifs certifiés sont prêts à aider les enfants à atteindre leurs objectifs par le biais du jeu et de la distraction.
L’équipe des services de réadaptation a un objectif commun : les enfants.
Cette mission dicte chaque élément du plan de traitement d’un patient. Les enfants apprennent plus efficacement et travaillent plus dur lorsqu’ils jouent. Nos thérapeutes intègrent le jeu à chaque exercice et activité fonctionnelle afin de distraire l’enfant du dur labeur nécessaire pour réussir sa physiothérapie et ses séances d’ergothérapie.
Physiothérapie
Nos physiothérapeutes sont spécialisés dans le traitement des affections aiguës, chirurgicales, chroniques et congénitales touchant les enfants et les jeunes adultes. Ils s’occupent des enfants souffrant de retards de développement, de scoliose, de blessures sportives et d’affections des jambes et des pieds. Les thérapeutes créent des plans de traitement pour encourager l’acquisition de la motricité globale, la flexibilité, la force, la reprise du sport, l’entraînement prothétique et la récupération postopératoire.
Notre équipe créera un plan de traitement personnalisé pour votre enfant en utilisant une approche multidisciplinaire.
Les diagnostics incluent l’arthrogrypose, la paralysie cérébrale, les différences de membres, le torticolis, les troubles neuromusculaires, le retard de développement (motricité globale et motricité fine) et bien d’autres.
L’équipe de physiothérapie de l’Hôpital Shriners pour enfants d’Hawaï se spécialise aussi en exercice spécifique à la scoliose (SSE), une approche de traitement 3D non traditionnelle pour la scoliose. Le programme d’ESS se concentre sur l’éducation des patients à la conscience du corps grâce à une formation sensori-motrice et kinesthésique, dans le but de créer une stabilité autour de leur posture corrigée. Le programme responsabilise les patients en leur donnant un rôle actif dans leur traitement.
Ergothérapie
Nos ergothérapeutes travaillent en étroite collaboration avec les patients et leurs familles pour évaluer et créer des plans de traitement individualisés afin d’aider les patients à acquérir une motricité fine et améliorer leur autonomie dans les activités de la vie quotidienne, notamment s’habiller et prendre un bain. Ils dispensent une formation sur les soins personnels et recommandent des aides matérielles, si nécessaire, pour l’indépendance du patient. L’équipe d’ergothérapeutes travaille en collaboration avec les chirurgiens, les prothésistes et d’autres professionnels de la santé pour améliorer la fonction et les objectifs établis du patient.
Mon thérapeute m’a fait faire des exercices ludiques pour stabiliser ma cheville, ce qui m’a permis de reprendre le jeu.
Michele Chee, PT, DPT, brings nearly three decades of clinical expertise to her role as director of rehabilitation services at Shriners Children’s HawaiÊ»i, where she has been a dedicated pediatric physical therapist since 2001. Michele earned a Bachelor of Science in health sciences and a Master of Science in physical therapy from Pacific University, followed by a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana. She holds advanced certification in scoliosis management, specializing in scoliosis-specific exercises based on the Schroth Method, which she completed through the Barcelona School of Physical Therapy. Since 2022, Michele has served on the Hawaii State Board of Physical Therapy. She is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, and a member of the Pediatric, Orthopedic and Sports Sections. As director of rehabilitation services, Michele leads with a patient-centered, evidence-based approach, emphasizing the value of collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible care outcomes for her patients.
Keri Nakama-KaÊ»aialiÊ»i, PT, DPT, has been a physical therapist at Shriners Children's Hawai'i since 2019. She earned her Bachelor of Science at Occidental College and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Chapman University. At Shriners Children's HawaiÊ»i, Keri evaluates and treats children from birth to 18 years old in the inpatient and outpatient settings. She has experience working with children with orthopedic and sport injuries, neurological conditions, developmental delay and torticollis. Keri enjoys being a member of Shriners Children's HawaiÊ»i’s multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive care to help children reach their goals and full potential.
A graduate of Chicago’s Northwestern University, Lori started her career at Castle Medical Center before joining Shriners Childrens HawaiÊ»i to work with children in an orthopedic setting. She treats post-surgical patients and both inpatients and outpatients ranging from birth to 18 years old with a variety of diagnoses including cerebral palsy, sports related injuries, developmental delays, Down syndrome, idiopathic toe-walking, autism spectrum disorder, and other neurological, orthopedic and genetic conditions. Lori enjoys modifying equipment to fit the needs of her patients, and has extensive experience in evaluating patients for durable medical equipment and generating letters of medical necessity for insurance authorization. She finds joy and reward in seeing the resilience of children in overcoming adversity and physical challenges.
Erin Nakatsuka, PT, DPT, received both her Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University in 2017. Erin started her career as a physical therapist at an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic, working with patients of all ages and various diagnoses. Drawing on her experiences as a former collegiate athlete, volleyball coach and treating youth athletes, Erin joined Shriners Children’s HawaiÊ»i to focus on pediatric physical therapy in 2022. She has gained valuable experience working with children with sports and orthopedic injuries, post orthopedic surgery, developmental delay and neurological conditions. She is honored to be a part of her patients’ care team to support them to be the best that they can be.
Hailey Chong, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist at Shriners Children’s HawaiÊ»i. She received her Bachelor of Science in kinesiology at Westmont College and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Hailey has previously worked as an elementary school physical education teacher. She has experience working with children with orthopedic and sports injuries, developmental delay and neurological conditions. She enjoys being able to help local and international kids recover from injuries or surgery so that they can reach their full potential.
Sarah Knox is a passionate occupational therapist with 25 years of clinical experience in both the United States and England. She began her career in diverse pediatric and adult outpatient and inpatient settings, but since 2009, she has dedicated her expertise to Shriners Children’s HawaiÊ»i. Here, she specializes in treating children with a range of conditions including congenital hand differences, cerebral palsy, arthrogryposis and ADHD.
Sarah is committed to evidence-based practice and excels in advanced splinting, adaptive equipment and custom wheelchair seating, as well as specialized evaluations that are critical for pediatric hand surgeons' pre-operative planning. Beyond her clinical work, she is a mentor and fieldwork educator, serving as an adjunct professor for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at Hawaiʻi Pacific University.
With a strong focus on fostering a positive learning environment, Sarah is dedicated to her own professional growth and actively engages in international collaborations to share best practices in pediatric hand therapy. She is driven by the principles of occupational therapy, striving to enhance the health, well-being and quality of life for the keiki and their families at Shriners Children’s HawaiÊ»i. Sarah feels honored to contribute to making a meaningful difference in their lives.
Matilda (Maddie) MacArthur achieved her Master of Science in occupational therapy from Saginaw Valley State University in 2014. Maddie previously worked in an outpatient pediatric clinic in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where she evaluated and treated children from birth to 18 years of age with various diagnoses of developmental delay, neurological conditions and sensory regulation. She joined the Shriners Children's Hawaiʻi team in 2023. To her, it has been an incredible experience to help children from all over the world and assisting the families in achieving their goals.
