Dizziness that interferes with your balance and ability to move safely can be debilitating. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) rehabilitation specialists help restore safe function through specialized exercises and advanced technology.
A bone density test is used to measure bone mineral content and density. It may be done using X-rays, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA), or a special computed tomography (CT) scan that uses computer software to determine bone density of the hip or spine.
A computed tomography scan, or CT scan, is a type of X-ray that uses a computer to make cross-sectional images of your body. The dye injected to perform CT angiography is called a contrast material because it "lights up" blood vessels and tissues that are being studied.
Electromyography (EMG) measures muscle response or electrical activity in response to a nerve’s stimulation of your muscle. The test is used to help detect nerve and muscle problems.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) helps people living with conditions affecting physical, developmental or cognitive abilities learn to care for themselves at the highest level possible. Our occupational therapists focus on daily life skills, like cooking, eating, bathing and dressing. Additionally, our specialty-educated certified hand therapists will address orthopedic conditions and provide custom splinting.
From accidents to total joint replacements, damage to your bones and joints can prevent you from enjoying life to the fullest. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) helps you get moving again with customized orthopedic rehabilitation programs offered at multiple locations across the region.
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. This information can help your healthcare provider diagnose and decide the treatment of certain lung disorders.
The stages of sleep range from light to deep. Each stage has characteristics that can be measured. A sleep study is a number of tests done at the same time during sleep. The tests measure specific sleep characteristics and help to diagnose sleep disorders. A sleep study may also be called polysomnogram.
Speech and swallowing disorders, including those caused by stroke, can greatly impact your quality of life. The specialists at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) help you learn better communication techniques and, cognitive skills – and overcome swallowing problems with tailored treatment plans.
