Morrill County Hospital Rehab Services

Morrill County Hospital Rehab Services Your health is our highest priority. Our staff is dedicated to help you achieve your goals and improving your quality of life.

We are proud of our commitment to excellence, integrity, education, empowerment and quality physical rehabilitative care through the services our facility provides. Our rehab department is committed to providing a personalized and integrative therapy that will be tailored specifically to you. We work with you to promote physical rehabilitation in a professional and caring environment while remaini

ng sensitive to your personal needs. Our trained professionals provide treatment that reduces pain and inflammation, increases range of motion, and improves posture, strength and body mechanics. We are proud of our commitment to excellence, integrity, education, empowerment and quality physical rehabilitative care through the variety of services our facility provides.

08/28/2026

Back-to-School Desk Posture Tips

As students get back into classroom routines, sitting posture can make a big difference in comfort, focus, and endurance throughout the school day.

Here are a few quick desk posture tips from your Morrill County Rehab team:

- Sit with feet flat on the floor or supported by a footrest.
- Keep knees and hips bent around 90 degrees.
- Sit back in the chair with the back supported.
- Keep shoulders relaxed—not hunched up by the ears.
- Place schoolwork or screens at eye level when possible to avoid looking down for long periods.
- Keep elbows close to the body and wrists in a comfortable, neutral position when writing or using a device.
- Take short movement breaks to stretch, stand, or reset posture.

Good posture helps support attention, hand use, breathing, and overall comfort—especially during long school days!

If your child struggles with sitting tolerance, handwriting, posture, core strength, or classroom participation, our PT, OT, and ST team is here to help.

08/21/2026

FUN FRIDAY CHALLENGE! Cartwheels!

08/18/2026

Welcome back to school! The Morrill County Therapy Department is wishing all students, teachers, and school staff a wonderful start to the new year. We hope this school year is filled with learning, growth, new friendships, and exciting opportunities. Good luck to all students as you head back to the classroom—we are cheering you on every step of the way!

Back-to-School Handwriting TipsAs students return to the classroom, handwriting is still an important skill for note-tak...
08/13/2026

Back-to-School Handwriting Tips

As students return to the classroom, handwriting is still an important skill for note-taking, worksheets, assignments, and building confidence with school routines.

Here are a few tips from your Morrill County Rehab team to support handwriting success:

- Make sure your child’s feet are supported and their paper is positioned comfortably.
- Encourage a relaxed pencil grip—avoid squeezing too tightly.
- Use the “helper hand” to hold the paper steady while writing.
- Keep wrists and shoulders relaxed.
- Practice short, consistent writing activities instead of long, frustrating sessions.
- Focus on letter formation, spacing, sizing, and staying on the line.
- Strengthen hands through play—try coloring, cutting, building with blocks, playdough, or using tongs.

Handwriting involves much more than just pencil and paper—it uses fine motor skills, visual skills, posture, coordination, strength, and attention.

If your child struggles with handwriting, hand strength, pencil grasp, spacing, letter formation, or completing written work, our PT, OT, and ST team is here to help.

August Challenge: Spot the difference! ** As a fun back to school challenge, we encourage you to spot the difference bet...
08/05/2026

August Challenge: Spot the difference!

** As a fun back to school challenge, we encourage you to spot the difference between some of our therapist’s backpacks and see who is wearing it best! Comment below which is packed in the correct manner.

Back-to-School Backpack Safety

As kids head back to school, backpacks quickly become part of the daily routine—but a backpack that is too heavy or worn incorrectly can lead to neck, shoulder, or back discomfort.
Here are a few quick tips from your Morrill County Rehab team:

-Keep the backpack light-aim for no more than about 10–15% of your child’s body weight.
-Use both shoulder straps to keep weight evenly distributed.
-Choose a backpack with wide, padded straps and a padded back.
-Pack heavier items closest to the body.
-Adjust straps so the backpack sits snugly between the shoulders and hips.
-Watch for warning signs like pain, tingling, red marks on the shoulders, or your child leaning forward while wearing it.

A few small adjustments can make a big difference in keeping kids comfortable, supported, and ready to learn!

Have concerns about posture, strength, coordination, or daily school routines? Our PT, OT, and ST team is here to help.

06/26/2026

8 Second Challenge PART 2.

06/19/2026

Eight second challenge!

05/29/2026

Another Friday Challenge!

05/15/2026

This week's Friday Challenge!

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1313 S Street
Bridgeport, NE
69336

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