Flower makes use of iPads

The iPad tablet has become a high-tech teacher for therapists at Flower Hospital’s Rehabilitation Center. The touch-screen device is worked into therapy sessions, helping patients' gross and fine motor skills, as well as connect and converse with family members. The therapists use applications that allow patients to identify numbers and letters, type words while speaking them, and practice hand and eye coordination. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The therapists use iPad applications that allow patients to identify numbers and letters, type words while speaking them, and practice ... THE BLADE/ASHLEY STREICHERT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Occupational therapist, Amanda Manthey, assists a patient with the iPad during a therapy session. THE BLADE/ASHLEY STREICHERT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A patient works on hand-eye coordination with the iPad during his therapy. THE BLADE/ASHLEY STREICHERT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Occupational therapist, Amanda Manthey, assists a patient with the iPad during a therapy session, combining screen time and face time ... THE BLADE/ASHLEY STREICHERT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Speech therapist, Jana Lown, has worked at Flower Hospital for 15 years. She likens the iPad to a portable toolkit ... THE BLADE/ASHLEY STREICHERT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Occupational therapist, Amanda Manthley, has worked at Flower Hospital for 10 years and is excited to use new technology with ... THE BLADE/ASHLEY STREICHERT