The Southwest Center for Rehabilitation is staffed by therapists, who in collaboration with the Medical Center's physicians will meet the rehabilitative needs of our patients.
It's one of the healthiest plans in our area! We bring sports medicine to you and your children with our outpatient rehabilitation services. Our staff provides comprehensive coverage in the clinic as well as on the field.
The Southwest Center for Rehabilitation is staffed with Registered Physical Therapists, Licensed Occupational Therapists, and Certified Speech-Language Pathologists.
Normal operating hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Physical therapy focuses on all physical aspects of recovery. Treatment emphasizes improving the patient's strength, mobility, and endurance. Other benefits of physical therapy include accelerating the healing process and relieving pain.
Occupational therapy focuses on increasing our patient's overall independent functioning. Treatment is concentrated on improving the function of the upper body, specifically the arms and hands. Treatments may include the design and use of assistive and adaptive equipment.
Speech therapy focuses on improving the physical and cognitive aspects of speech and swallowing. Treatment is concentrated on a selection of specialized exercises to assist the patient to regain or compensate for inadequate swallowing or verbal communication skills.
The therapists at the Southwest Center for Rehabilitation believe that the quality of care is improved with a team approach. Very often, our patient's rehabilitative needs will require two or all three services.
What types or conditions/illnesses are they used for?
The therapists at the Center will develop a specific plan according to your needs. They will assess your current abilities and set goals depending on the desired outcomes of you and your physician. The therapists will work with you to improve mobility, communication, self-care skills, and independence in performing activities of daily living. Please call or have your physician inquire as to whether one or more of the Center's services would benefit you. A physician referral is necessary to obtain the services of the Southwest Center for Rehabilitation.