Rehabilitation Therapy

Memorial Hospital and Manor's Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services are provided to individuals of all age groups who demonstrate functional limitations that interfere with their ability to perform their normal activities of daily living. The Rehab Department also offers preventative training to industry, schools and the general public in order to promote health and wellness within our community. The Outpatient Rehab Department is located at Memorial Medical Center, 603 Wheat Avenue, in Bainbridge, Georgia. Patients with a physician order may schedule appointments by calling (229) 243-8124. Licensed Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Massage Therapists lead a team of Licensed Assistants in offering the following services:

Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech / Language Pathology
Massage Therapy Services (click here for more information)
Wound Care (click here for more information)
Camp Joy (click here for more information)

Rehab Services are provided in various settings, including:

Inpatient
Swingbed
Outpatient
Pool / Aquatics
Schools
Adult MR Service Center
Nursing Home

Who Benefits From Physical Therapy?

Anyone who is dealing with physical disabilities resulting in pain, decreased range of motion, decreased strength, or impaired ability to perform gross motor skills (transfer from one position to another, stand, walk, etc.) would benefit from physical therapy services. Physical Therapy also plays an active role in wound care management (inpatient and outpatient). Examples of patients treated by a Physical Therapist are:

patients with arm or leg injuries
patients who suffer from chronic conditions such as arthritis.
pediatric patients with birth injuries or developmental delay in gross motor skills
geriatric patients with functional limitations following a stroke, heart attack, burn, amputation or generalized deconditioning
an athlete with sprain, strain or fracture
a patient with work-related, repetitive-stress injury such as tendonitis or bursitis
a patient with spinal cord injuries
an orthopedic patient who has undergone surgical repair of arm, leg or spine
patients with open wounds
patients with neurological conditions or history of stroke.
patients with loss of balance or difficulty walking

Who Benefits From Occupational Therapy?

Anyone who needs treatment to facilitate independence in any aspect of their lives would benefit from occupational therapy (OT) services. OT gives people "the skills for the job of living" and focuses on restoration of range of joint motion, muscle strength, fine motor training, ADL training, and recommendations for job/home site modifications and adaptive equipment. Examples of patients who benefit from Occupational Therapy are:

patients with arm/hand injuries
patients who suffer from chronic conditions such as arthritis or MS
pediatric patients with birth injuries, learning problems or developmental delays
geriatric patients with functional limitations following a stroke, heart attack, burn, or amputation
athletes with broken bones or other injuries from various types of accidents
patients with cognitive problems that threaten their ability to drive
patients with work-related, repetitive-stress injuries
patients with spinal cord injuries
orthopedic patients who have undergone surgical repair of upper extremity dysfunction (tendon repair of hand, rotator cuff repair, total joint replacement)

Who Benefits From Speech Therapy?

Patients who have been diagnosed with a speech-language dysfunction or a swallowing disorder would benefit from speech/language pathology services. Examples of patients who might benefit from Speech/Language Pathology are:

patients with slurred speech following a stroke
geriatric patients with loss of swallowing ability
pediatric patients with delayed language development
patients with impaired memory and thinking skills after a stroke
patients who are unable to form words after a traumatic brain injury
Parkinson's patients who cough frequently with eating or drinking

New Licensed Massage Therapist Joins Staff

Memorial Hospital and Manor is pleased to announce the addition of Sheila Brantly, Licensed Massage Therapist, to our Rehabilitation Department staff. A native of Virginia, Sheila has over eight years of experience as a massage therapist, specializing in various types of massage techniques, including Medical, Trigger Point, Sports / Deep Tissue, Swedish / Relaxation, Pregnancy, Hot Stone Therapy and Reflexology. Sheila was a former instructor for the profession of Massage Therapy and currently holds both a state and national license to practice therapeutic massage. Sheila and her husband, David, are owners of the Bainbridge / Flint River KOA (formerly known as "The Place To Be RV Park"). Sheila will be offering appointments during lunch time and after 5 p.m., as well as other times. Please call the Rehab Department at (229) 243-8124 to schedule an appointment.