Angelina Rehabilitation Center

Angelina Rehabilitation Center Partnering Together to Serve East Texas Since 2005

Partnering Together to Serve East Texans Since 2005

At Angelina Rehabilitation Center, we offer a diverse range of therapy services to meet the needs of every patient.

- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Orthopedics Conditions and Rehabilitation
- Neurological Conditions
- Sports Rehabilitation
- Work Related Injuries
- Hand Therapy & Specialty Services

We get it. Picking up the phone to call a rehab center for the first time is not easy.Maybe you are not sure if what you...
04/27/2026

We get it. Picking up the phone to call a rehab center for the first time is not easy.

Maybe you are not sure if what you are feeling is serious enough. Maybe you do not know what to ask. Maybe you have been putting it off for weeks because it just feels like a big step.

That is completely okay. We have heard it all, and we never make anyone feel like their concern is too small or too late.

When you are ready, we are here. And if you just want to ask one question first, that is a perfectly fine place to start.

04/26/2026

Exercise you can do with a pencil, pen, or marker is to pick it up and rotate it about 180 degrees.

04/22/2026

Struggling with hand control after stroke or injury? Try this simple exercise using a pen to practice in-hand manipulation. This helps improve finger coordination, dexterity, and control for everyday tasks like writing, gripping, and buttoning.

You can do this anywhere. Just pull the pen into your palm and push it back out using your fingers.

Have you ever heard of mirror therapy?It is one of the most fascinating tools we use in occupational therapy, and the co...
04/20/2026

Have you ever heard of mirror therapy?

It is one of the most fascinating tools we use in occupational therapy, and the concept is surprisingly simple. A mirror is placed so that the reflection of your healthy hand or arm looks like your affected one is moving normally.

✅For stroke survivors, people living with phantom limb pain, or those recovering from a complex injury, this visual feedback helps the brain begin to reconnect with the affected side. It does not feel like magic, but for many of our patients, the results feel close to it.

Recovery does not always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like sitting quietly in front of a mirror and doing something small, again and again, until the brain catches up.

04/18/2026

Struggling with hand coordination after stroke or injury? Simple stress ball exercises like in-hand manipulation, tossing, and controlled bouncing can help improve finger strength, dexterity, and coordination.

These physical therapy techniques are great for stroke recovery, neurological rehabilitation, and post-surgery hand therapy, helping retrain the brain and improve everyday hand function like gripping, releasing, and handling objects.

04/16/2026

Improve hand strength, speed, and coordination after stroke or injury with simple stress ball exercises for hand rehabilitation. These physical therapy movements target fine motor skills, finger dexterity, and hand control, helping retrain the connection between the brain and muscles for better daily function.

Exercises like flicking for finger speed and power and translation for in-hand manipulation are essential for improving grip, release, and coordination. These techniques are commonly used in stroke recovery, neurological rehabilitation, and post-surgery hand therapy to support stronger, more functional hand movement.

Hi! My name is Reinecka Mondesir, OTD, OTR and I am the Occupational Therapist at Angelina Rehabilitation Center (ARC) i...
04/14/2026

Hi! My name is Reinecka Mondesir, OTD, OTR and I am the Occupational Therapist at Angelina Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Lufkin, Texas!

Together with my COTA, the amazing Kaley Burch, we help individuals regain the skills needed for everyday life. We also strive to help patients reengage in meaningful activities and fulfill roles that give their days purpose.

At ARC, we are committed to serve our community by achieving greater independence, confidence, and quality of life!

~Reinecka Mondesir

04/12/2026

Practice rolling a stress ball in your hand to improve finger coordination and control during stroke recovery. This simple movement helps train dexterity, timing, and smooth release of the hand while building confidence in everyday hand use.

Exercises like this are helpful for stroke rehabilitation because they support fine motor control, timing, and hand coordination. Practicing controlled rolling and stopping movements helps retrain the connection between the brain and the muscles of the hand, improving the ability to grasp, release, and manipulate objects during everyday activities.

April is Occupational Therapy Month! ❤️Occupational therapy helps people of all ages build, recover, or maintain the ski...
04/08/2026

April is Occupational Therapy Month! ❤️

Occupational therapy helps people of all ages build, recover, or maintain the skills needed for everyday life—from getting dressed and preparing meals to returning to work or school after injury or illness.

This month, ARC celebrates the incredible impact of Occupational Therapists and the assistants who empower individuals to live more independent, meaningful lives.

Join us in recognizing the power of OT and the difference it makes in our communities!

04/08/2026

Recovering hand movement after a stroke can be challenging, especially when dealing with stiffness, weakness, or reduced finger control. These stroke recovery hand exercises using a stress ball are designed to help improve grip strength, finger coordination, dexterity, and overall hand function during the later stages of rehabilitation.

One of the advantages of using a stress ball for stroke rehabilitation exercises is that it allows therapy to be practiced anywhere, whether at home, during travel, or while resting between activities. Consistent practice can support better recovery outcomes and help retrain the brain and muscles to work together again.

These stroke survivor hand exercises are ideal for individuals in the later stage of stroke recovery, as well as those recovering from neurological conditions or hand surgery who want to improve grip strength, finger movement, and functional hand use.

🫡... serving East Texas with long-term care built on trust, consistency, and local connection.
04/06/2026

🫡... serving East Texas with long-term care built on trust, consistency, and local connection.

04/03/2026

In this video, we review several stroke recovery hand and wrist exercises designed to help improve mobility, coordination, and strength during early-stage rehabilitation. Since the individual exercise videos were released a few weeks ago, this session brings them all together as a quick refresher so you can practice the full routine in one place.

These movements focus on active-assisted therapy, helping the affected hand relearn movement while the stronger hand provides just enough support. Practicing consistently can help improve motor recovery, reduce stiffness and spasticity, and support neuroplasticity after stroke.

Exercises included in this session:
• Wrist side-to-side movement
• Wrist up and down mobility
• Forearm rotation (turning the hand over)
• Hand opening and closing

These exercises are commonly used in stroke rehabilitation and physical therapy programs to help restore functional hand movement and independence in daily activities.

At Angelina Rehabilitation Center in Lufkin, Texas, we’re committed to helping patients across East Texas regain strength, mobility, and confidence during recovery.

Address

402 S John Redditt Drive
Lufkin, TX
75904

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19366322107

Website

https://www.linkedin.com/company/angelinarehab/

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