Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation offers a multi-disciplinary team approach to the medical care of conditions and injuries that affect the brain, nerves, bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments and the disabilities and/or aches that these problems produce, including those from occupational injuries, sports, or accidents.

The Department diagnoses and treats acute and chronic pain syndromes. It also offers sophisticated and personalized care for both inpatients and those living in the community.

Following an assessment by a physician and therapist, a program is developed to achieve maximal performance. This is achieved through the team efforts of the department's physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Prosthetic and orthotic services are also provided when necessary. A patient's program may involve the use of therapeutic exercise, heat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy, and patient education. Various treatment modalities are available to alleviate pain symptoms and complement the treatment program developed.

Speech therapy and swallowing assessments are also performed if necessary. Audiology services and hearing assessments are done for all age groups from newborn to the elderly.

The Department is located on FHMC's first floor, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional information about any of its services, call 670-5515.