Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Orthopedic rehabilitation is the evaluation and treatment of conditions that affect the muscles, bones and joints of the body. These injuries include but are not limited to:
- Fractures
- Sprains and Strains
- Sports Related Injuries
- Work Related Injuries
- Pre and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- General Pain
- Wound Care
- Crutch Training
Orthopedic rehabilitation is available on an inpatient basis after surgery or injury, as well as on an outpatient basis at NMMC Outpatient Rehabilitation in Tupelo. Our community hospitals in Iuka, West Point, Pontotoc, Eupora and Hamilton, Ala., also offer orthopedic rehabilitation services.
Services
Our team approach utilizes a physical therapist and physical therapist assistant working together to provide patients with consistent professional care. Our therapists are highly trained in the use of special techniques such as:
- Manual Therapy
- McKenzie Technique
- Myofascial Release
- Aquatic Therapy
- Mulligan Technique
- Dry Needling
- Women's Health
- Graston Technique
- Mechanical Traction
- Kinesio Taping
- Orthotics
- Alter G (Anti-Gravity) Treadmill
- Movement and Gait Analysis
Who Can Benefit?
Patients with the following conditions can benefit from orthopedic physical therapy:
- Surgical and nonsurgical joint pain
- Back and neck pain
- Sprains/strains
- Work-related injuries
- Sports-related injuries
- Gait abnormalities
- Deconditioning
- Myofascial pain
- Progressive loading/weight bearing of lower extremity joint
Referral
Referral from a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner is required for physical therapy.
For More Information
For additional information about this program or related rehabilitation services, call (662) 377-7211, (662) 377-7215 or 1-800-THE-DESK (1-800-843-3375).
