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    Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy

    Sidelined by Injury or Illness?
    That’s why we’re here.

    St. Francis - Emory Healthcare's rehabilitation and sports medicine specialists offer expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and athletic training treatments.

    When you have an orthopedic injury, condition, or surgery, rehabilitation is a vital component to your recovery – helping decrease your pain, improve your strength and flexibility, and enhance your coordination and endurance.

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    Who is a Good Candidate?

    We provide rehab services for those who experience aches, pains, surgery recovery, debilitating illness, trauma, stroke, joint replacement, fractures, back/neck problems, speech difficulty, developmental disabilities, balance issues, amputations, wounds, and more.

    Many patients can now be treated without a physician referral. St. Francis Rehabilitation Centers provide a full range of traditional and specialized rehabilitation services for people of all ages.

    Our highly skilled therapists provide individualized, one-on-one care for patients with a variety of orthopedic, neurological, and developmental conditions. We specialize in both surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation and are experts in improving mobility, strength, and function.

     
     

    Our Services

    • Aerobic training to improve cardiovascular and pulmonary health
    • Balance training to reduce fall risk
    • Endurance training to reduce fatigue and promote participation in pre-COVID-19 activities
    • Monitoring of vital signs (blood pressure, oxygen levels, heart rate, respiration rate) as the intensity level of activity increases to reduce the risk of progressing too quickly at home or in the community
    • Strength training to restore lost muscle and strength

    All services are provided by qualified individuals, inclusive of Registered Nurses, LPNs, Registered Physical Therapists, LPTAs, Registered Occupational Therapists, COTAs, Licensed Speech & Language Pathologists, Masters prepared Social Workers, BSWs or equivalent, Licensed Psychologists and Psychological Associates/Assistants, Certified Prosthetists/Orthotists, and other qualified individuals under the guidelines of State Licensure laws and professional standards of practice.

    Our Approach

    • A thorough evaluation and personalized care plan based on the individual needs of each patient
    • One-on-one care with a licensed PT or OT
    • Healing and welcoming treatment facility that holds the same high standards for cleanliness, PPE utilization and disinfection as our hospital
     
     

    Outpatient Rehabilitation

     
     
     
     

    Many of our therapists have specific areas of expertise and hold advanced certifications in their specialty areas. This allows us to provide a wide range of advanced manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, and reconditioning programs. Some of the following techniques may be incorporated in your treatment:

     
     

    Inpatient Rehabilitation

    We offer Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies on an inpatient basis, as well. Each patient is evaluated after a physician referral, and an individualized treatment plan is established, based on the findings. The therapist comes to the patient to provide the appropriate interventions. Therapy is available up to 7 days a week during the hospital stay, based on patient needs and therapist recommendations.

    Rehabilitative Therapy Specialties

    Occupational Therapy (OT): treatment plans address conditions such as hand, elbow, and shoulder dysfunction and/or disabilities including stroke, acute trauma, fractures, inflammation or dislocations, and other chronic repetitive injuries; coordination problems and weakness; and how these conditions may impact activities of daily living.

    Physical Therapy (PT): treatment plans address orthopedic conditions such as joint replacement, fractures, osteoarthritis, low back pain, TMJ, and chronic repetitive injuries. PT can also address neurological disorders and developmental delays.

    Speech Therapy: treatment plans address communication, thinking (cognitive), or swallowing abilities, often caused by stroke, MS, Parkinson’s Disease, or other neurological disorders.

     
     

    Rehabilitation After COVID-19 

    Whether you recovered in the hospital or in your own home, COVID-19 or coronavirus, can create long-lasting side effects – even after your body fights off the virus. After both severe and minor COVID-19 infections, many patients will experience a variety of heart and lung complications that may require rehabilitation services to overcome.

    To ensure the ability to resume your daily work and hobbies safely and effectively, we are uniquely prepared to guide post-COVID-19 patients through the next phase of their recovery. 

    Common Post-COVID-19 Symptoms

    • Difficulty breathing
    • Fatigue
    • Poor mobility
    • Weakness
     
     

    Next Steps

     

    Schedule an Appointment Today

    Learn how we can be your first choice for all your rehabilitation needs.

    Call 706.256.0825

    St. Francis Rehab Center

    St. Francis-Emory, Woodruff Pavilion
    2300 A Manchester Expressway
    Suite 101B
    Columbus, GA 31904

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    Our highly skilled therapists provide individualized, one-on-one care for patients with a variety of orthopedic, neurological, and developmental conditions.
     

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