The use of aquatic therapy allows our therapists to initiate early ambulation following surgery for patients with weight bearing restrictions in a gravity reduced environment. Various systems of the body including: balance, gait, body awareness, and trunk stability can be trained in an environment where the patient is surrounded, and supported receiving feedback from the water in three dimensions.

SRMC's commitment to excellence in it's rehabilitation department has resulted in an outpatient team of physical therapists who specialize in treating the neck and back.

Each of our spine therapists holds advanced certification in the evaluation and treatment spine-related disorders. We have diplomated and credentialed practitioners in the McKenze method of evaluation and treatment, an evidence- based approach for musculoskeletal problems. They are also trained in manual techniques to use as appropriate for their patients.

Do you have problems getting to the bathroom in time?

Do you leak whenever you cough, sneeze, or stand up?

Does it feel uncomfortable, or maybe even hurt, when you are intimate with your partner?

While it may be difficult to talk about these things with your doctor, if you are open with him/her about what you are feeling, they maybe able to help! One of the things he/she can do is refer you to physical therapy where we have been trained to listen to your concerns and make sense of your symptoms in order to help correct these embarrassing problems.

Hand therapy is a specialization for the treatment and rehabilitation of upper body surgeries, injuries or disorders.

Therapy is provided by an occupational or physical therapist who helps a patient regain maximum use of his or her hand after surgery, or the onset of disease. Hand therapists teach exercises, apply modalities and create custom splints to help the hand heal and to protect it from additional injury.

Industrial rehabilitation is a service that provides a structured and goal oriented program designed to help people regain functional skills, identify work capacities and return to work after injury.

The individualized treatment programs are designed by physical and/or occupational therapists. The program generally consistsof stretching and strengthening exercises, and cardiovascular and musculoskeletal conditioning programs. In addition, education is provided on injury prevention, body mechanics, posture and pain control strategies.

Low vision can be defined as a decrease in visual acuity or visual field resulting from a disruption of the visual system.This decreased acuity or field results in an impaired ability to perform work, leisure, or daily living activities

Patients who may benefit from low vision therapy may be suffering from:

• Macular degeneration
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Optic nerve damage
• Stroke
• Blurred vision
• Traumatic brain injury

At the Lifestyle Center for Rehabilitation we have therapists certified in the Vodder and Leduc Method of Lymphedema Management.

Our therapists provide various manual maneuvers, such as lymphapress and multilayered bandaging to stimulate the lymph system to reabsorb the protein rich fluid so that your body can eliminate it.

Head and Neck Lymphedema Theraphy

This program is designed to treat individuals with lymphedema of the head and neck due to cancer treatments, including:

1. Lymph node removal
2. Radiation across lymph nodes
3. Surgery affecting lymph nodes

Symptoms of Lymphedema include:

1. Swelling along face, neck and under the chin
2. Fibrosis/adhesions limiting movement
3. Complaints of "heavy" feeling in face, neck and under chin
4. Asymmetry of face

The goal of occupational therapy at Southeastern is to assist the injured or disabled to better care
for themselves in regards to self care, work and leisure skills while addressing their orthopedic or neurological disabilities.

Occupational therapy Services Include:

• Neurological dysfunction
• Cancer rehabilitation
• Hand therapy
• Lymphedema therapy
• Pediatric  therapy

 

Physical therapy at Southeastern is geared towards assisting patients in achieving independence following surgery or debilitating injury. Our therapists work closely with the referring physician and with each other, combining their training and experience to ensure the best possible treatment approach for each patient.

Speech therapy is also available at the Life­style Center for Rehab of Fayetteville Road. Please call (910) 738-6071 or fax (910) 738-3002 for more information.

Southeastern commitment to excellence in its rehab services has resulted in an outstanding team of physical therapists who specialize in treating neck and back pain and dysfunction. Our spine therapists hold an advance certification in treating the spine, including expertise in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis. Each therapist gives their patient one-on-one attention throughout the treatment providing them with information to help alleviate their back pain at home in a independent manner.

Southeastern Lifestyle Rehabilitation is now offering treatment for temporomandibular disorders to address limitation of motion, pain in the jaw and surrounding areas, as well as headaches associated with the disorder.

Our therapists will provide an assessment and appropriate treatment approach which may in­ clude therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and education

Southeastern Lifestyle Rehabilitation has implemented a program to help patients with complaints of dizziness, balance problems and other symptoms associated with vestibular disorders including Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV),Vestibulo-ocular reflex dysfunction, unilateral or bilateral vestibulopathy.