Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hyland Center for Health & Technology

10/30/2025

We had a great time at the American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association (AMRPA) in Philadelphia!

As a Diamond Sponsor, we had the pleasure of hosting a special breakfast for attendees, showcasing Good Shepherd’s inpatient, outpatient, physician, long-term and pediatric service lines.

During the week, Chief Medical Officer and AMRPA Board Member Dr. Sandeep Singh presented “Surviving and Thriving in Review Choice Demonstration” and introduced Neuvotion’s Chad Bouton, PhD, for his plenary session.

Dr. Kimberly Kuchinski, Sheri Luther, RRT-NPS, MHA, and Erika Carter, DPT, PT, PCS, from Good Shepherd’s inpatient pediatric hospital presented “Body Weight Support Treadmill Training as a Modality to Wean Ventilator Dependence in Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity.”

Congratulations to Good Shepherd team members who presented posters as well!

10/30/2025

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation, in conjunction with Good Shepherd's MS Wellness Program, hosted the 2nd annual free Multiple Sclerosis Symposium: "The Impact of Technology and Innovation in MS Rehabilitation" at Hyland Center for Health & Technology in Allentown.

The event provided education and insight from Good Shepherd's clinical experts to those living with MS and their care partners, along with offering various resources to improve quality of life.

Participants got to visit with vendors and learn about community resources. They also had the opportunity to hear about creating an exercise wellness plan including benefits and pitfalls from the leader of our MS Wellness Program, Jennifer West.

Thank you to the presenters, exhibitors and attendees for coming!

10/29/2025

We had a great time at the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) 2025 Annual Assembly in Salt Lake City!

10/28/2025

David, a former professor at Muhlenberg College, has a passion for language and communication. While recovering from stroke, David has worked on recognizing words and practicing how to move his mouth to make speaking easier. Timed speech therapy exercises and techniques, like here with the interactive metronome technology, help David improve his speech and processing skills.

10/27/2025

SAVE THE DATE!

We're excited to announce the dates for the 2026 DISRUPT: Health-Care Innovation Summit - where bold ideas meet real-world impact.

Join us April 18-19, 2026, at ArtsQuest at SteelStacks where hundreds of clinicians, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders come to reimagine what's possible in health care.

The 2026 theme - Curiosity - celebrates the questions that drive discovery and innovation.

Registration will open later this year, but we are now accepting sponsors!

To stay informed about registration opening, speaker announcements and sponsorship opportunities, sign up for email alerts at: www.goodshepherdrehab.org/disrupt

10/24/2025

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation has opened a new 4,700-square-foot outpatient medical practice at Promenade Saucon Valley in Center Valley, offering PM&R services and patient care close to its main hospital.

10/24/2025

We’re looking forward to AMRPA’s 2025 Fall Educational Conference & Expo in Philadelphia on Oct. 26-29. As a proud Diamond Sponsor, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and GSPP Rehabilitation will be at Booth 300 of the Exhibitor Hall and hosting a special breakfast on Oct. 27 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. in the Washington Room – stop by to say hi and learn more!
American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association (AMRPA)

10/23/2025

Mary undergoes occupational therapy on her left arm to maintain strength and range of motion after suffering a stroke. Alongside her is Marshall, a therapy dog who never fails to bring a smile to faces at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation - Hyland Center.

10/23/2025

As an official Vivistim evaluation and rehab therapy provider, Good Shepherd continues to train more clinicians to provide the service near you — just like for Christy.

The FDA-approved technology is surgically implanted and uses vagus nerve stimulation to help patients improve the use of hands and arms following stroke.

After surgery, Vivistim therapy services are provided at a number of Good Shepherd outpatient sites throughout eastern Pennsylvania:

- Hyland Center (South Allentown)
- Cedar Pointe (West Allentown)
- Center Valley
- East Greenville
- Souderton
- Stroudsburg
- Palmerton

After her stroke, Christy attends Vivistim therapy at Good Shepherd, working to increase function and independence.

10/22/2025

We're grateful for W***y and Joe from the Mountainville Fire Co #16, who visited Hyland Center for a tour and to present a generous donation to our Outpatient Pediatrics team. They have supported Good Shepherd for many years through donations of toys and funds. Thank you for the wonderful support!

10/22/2025

The 4,700-square-foot outpatient physician practice opened this week at Promenade Saucon Valley.

10/02/2025

Outpatient Pediatrics' physical therapists pose for a pic in Hyland Center during Physical Therapy Awareness Month.

From publishing research and educating future PTs to serving as national leaders in robotic gait training technology and leading gait intensive, aquatics, equipment and bracing clinic programs, this team - alongside their colleagues - help children of all ages and abilities to achieve their dreams.

Thank you for everything you do!

07/30/2025

🏊‍♀️ Need an excuse for more pool time this summer?

Hyland Center in South Allentown has one of the area's largest warm-water pools.

From aquatic physical therapy for chronic pain, balance challenges and strength training to adaptive equipment and in-pool exercise classes for physical activity, we have a variety of offerings for all ages.

06/18/2025

Joel chose Good Shepherd for physical therapy to get back to an active lifestyle after a stroke took it all away four years ago. For more than eight months, Joel's treatment plan has included aquatic and land-based therapy. He's increased his confidence and agility in the aquatic setting and can carry over those skills as he works on similar exercises with a therapist on land. Way to go, Joel!

05/07/2025

Alongside his pediatric speech therapy team at Hyland Center, Ethan has explored ways to express himself — from sign language to communication boards to AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices. Recently, Ethan found his voice through eye-gaze technology. After months of trials and training, Ethan received his brand-new TD Pilot.

Now he’s using the technology everywhere: home, school, therapy and out in the community. He can communicate things like whether he wants the duck song or the shark song. The best part? Ethan said his name and introduced himself to new friends — for the very first time!

04/22/2025

April is Occupational Therapy Month and while Hyland Center's awesome outpatient pediatric occupational therapists (OTs) are busy celebrating all things Spring, we’re celebrating them, too.

Thank you for the incredible work you do, from boosting function to sparking hope. Our OTs go above and beyond for everyone they support.

03/27/2025

Nearly two years after a motorcycle accident, Christian has been participating in physical therapy at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation's Hyland Center. Recently, Christian progressed to using the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill to help get back to running, playing basketball and other hobbies. It's a special type of treadmill that provides consistent unweighting of a person. For a person with limited strength or with weight-bearing restrictions who wants to regain function, the Alter-G can be an integral part of the recovery process. It's just one of several pieces of technology Good Shepherd employs throughout our network to help patients on their rehab journey.

03/25/2025

Good Shepherd now offers Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) at Hyland Center for Health & Technology — the first outpatient center in the Lehigh Valley to offer FEES.

For those experiencing swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), a thorough evaluation is essential for improving swallowing function, allowing people to enjoy meals and be present with loved ones.

Key benefits of FEES at Good Shepherd (in partnership with Moravian University):
• Responsive scheduling with tests available within 48 hours
• A live view of swallowing with no radiation exposure
• Same-day results and recommendations
• Treatment from our expert and compassionate speech-language pathology team

Could a FEES exam help you reach your eating and drinking goals? Talk to your health care provider and ask about Good Shepherd Rehabilitation.

Call us at 610.776.3247 to learn more.

03/17/2025

At Hyland Center, we utilize BlazePod technology, which is designed to enhance agility and reaction time. A responsive lights training system, it improves reactive intelligence by combining both mental and physical training. Our physical therapists incorporate the technology into individually designed rehabilitation programs for each of our patients.

02/11/2025

🎥 Get an inside look at Hyland Center’s Outpatient Adult Neurorehabilitation space in South Allentown.

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02/07/2025

🦶 2.7 million steps and counting! Good Shepherd Rehabilitation’s outpatient pediatric patients at Hyland Center are staying active and warm this winter with Trexo. Visit us to explore the potential of our pediatric robotic-assisted gait trainers and discover how they can help keep your kiddo moving forward.

Link: https://www.goodshepherdrehab.org/levels-of-care/pediatric-rehabilitation/