Recovering from surgery, managing an injury, or working to improve your balance can take time, patience, and the right support. For individuals and families in Cheyenne County and the surrounding rural communities, access to rehabilitation services and Physical Therapy close to home can make a meaningful difference in the recovery process.
At Keefe Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, our Physical Therapy Department helps patients work toward improved movement, strength, balance, and everyday function.
What Conditions Can Physical Therapy Help Address?
Physical therapy may be recommended for a variety of conditions and recovery needs, including:
- Joint replacement rehabilitation: Working toward improved mobility and function following knee, hip, or shoulder replacement.
- Surgical and nonsurgical injuries: Rehabilitation following fractures, orthopedic injuries, and other conditions affecting movement.
- Hand and wrist conditions: Therapy for concerns such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger or thumb, arthritis, and fractures.
- Balance and dizziness: Rehabilitation to address balance difficulties and certain vestibular conditions.
- Neurological conditions: Therapy for individuals with conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological challenges.
- Weakness and deconditioning: Support for rebuilding strength and physical function.
The appropriate treatment plan depends on each patient’s condition, goals, and evaluation by the rehabilitation team.
Rehabilitation Options at KMH
Keefe Memorial Hospital offers outpatient physical therapy, swing bed rehabilitation, and skilled nursing facility physical therapy. Telehealth speech and occupational therapy are also available for swing bed patients, according to the services described by our team.
Our therapists provide individualized, one-on-one sessions, with hour-long appointments and later appointment options available for people balancing therapy with work or school.
Experienced Physical Therapy Care in Our Community
Our rehabilitation team includes Brett Ransom, PT, and Michelle Ransom, PTA, who have lived in Cheyenne County for eight years and bring a combined 61 years of physical therapy experience, as reported in our October 2026 community newsletter.
We are proud to provide rehabilitation services that help our neighbors pursue their recovery goals without automatically having to travel outside the community for every appointment.
Take the Next Step Toward Recovery
If you are recovering from surgery, managing an injury, or experiencing difficulties with balance or mobility, ask your health care provider whether physical therapy may be appropriate for you.
To learn more about physical therapy at Keefe Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne Wells, call 719-767-5661.
We are here to help you move toward your health and wellness goals, close to home.
Treatment recommendations and eligibility for services depend on individual needs and clinical evaluation.