Brookwood Medical Center provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients in the Acute Care Therapy, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Outpatient Rehabilitation environments. Using a multi-disciplinary team approach, therapists utilize specialized techniques and modalities designed to assist patients in achieving the highest level of functional independence possible.

 Acute Care Therapy and Inpatient Rehabilitation

Located on the 6^th Floor of Brookwood Medical Center, our all private room Inpatient Rehabilitation unit offers physical, occupational and speech therapy services.  

 Individualized Treatments in Therapy Gym

 Outpatient Rehabilitation

At Brookwood Outpatient Rehabilitation, we don’t view our patients solely in terms of what their medical situation might be, we view them as individuals. Each day we put our mission into practice by providing patient focused, one-on-one therapy in an environment that fosters healing and hope.  Outpatient Rehabilitation is located in Gold's Gym in Vestavia Hills. 

Our team of highly trained therapists emphasizes the following approaches to rehabilitation:

• Manual Therapies, including Joint and Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques

• Therapeutic Exercise

• Patient Education

• Effective Communication with patients, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team

Because outpatient rehabilitation may be beneficial in a wide array of medical situations, we have developed specialized programs that are both restorative in nature and functional in application.

Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Rehabilitation

One-on-one therapy focusing on soft tissue and joint mobilization enables us to better assess patients for joint and myofascial dysfunction. From sports injuries and knee surgeries, to back pain and hip replacements, we strive to help our patients return to their prior level of functioning as closely as possible.

Neurological Rehabilitation Program

Specialized neurological therapies are utilized to help improve function, decrease symptoms, and improve quality of life.

Diagnoses treated may include –

• Stroke (CVA or TIA) or other cerebral accident

• Parkinson’s Disease

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Traumatic Brain Injury

• Spinal Cord Injury

• Balance Deficits or Vestibular Problems

• Brain or spinal cord tumors

• Functional disorders such as headache, seizure disorder, and neuralgia

• Peripheral Neuropathy

• ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

• Post-Polio Syndrome

• Muscular Dystrophy

• Myasthenia Gravis

• Guillian-Barre Syndrome

Lymphedema & Oncology Rehabilitation Program

Often caused by surgery, radiation therapy, trauma, or infection, the accumulation of lymphatic fluid may lead to recurrent infection, inflammation, pain, and neurological and motor deficits.

Treatments for lymphedema may include -

• Compression treatment with medical compression bandages or limb compression pumps

• Manual lymphatic therapy

• Therapeutic exercise program

• Recommendation for home equipment, when appropriate

• Patient/Caregiver education

Treatments for oncology patients may include -

• Functional Training

• Gait Training

• Endurance / Activity Tolerance

• Therapeutic exercise program

• Balance Training

• Patient/Caregiver education

Women’s Health Physical Therapy

Dedicated to treating sensitive issues related to women’s health, Brookwood’s specially trained therapists use a personal and supportive approach in working with patients to achieve improved functionality and quality of life.

Diagnoses treated include, but are not limited to -

• Chronic Pelvic Pain

• Pelvic Floor Myalgia (muscle spasms)

• Pelvic Floor Weakness

• Coccygodynia (tailbone pain)

• Sacro-iliac (SI) Dysfunction

• Piriformis Syndrome

• Vulvodynia (vulvar pain)

• Vestibulitis

• Pudendal Neuralgia (pelvic nerve pain)

• Levator Ani Syndrome

Treatments may include:

• Soft Tissue and Manual Joint Mobilization

• Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

• Therapeutic Exercise Program

• Biofeedback

• Ultrasound

• Patient and Family Education

• Moist Heat or Ice

• Recommendation for home equipment, when appropriate

• Pool Therapy

We also provide therapy for issues related to pregnancy and childbirth.

Amputee & Prosthetic Clinic

By providing a multi-disciplinary approach to problems specific to the amputee or person preparing for amputation, our team of qualified and dedicated professionals addresses needs related to amputation rehabilitation and prosthetics.

Patient populations who may benefit from this therapy include –

• Patients preparing for amputation surgery

• Recent amputees prior to being fitted for a prosthesis

• Amputees having problems such as pain, skin breakdown, balance/gait disturbances, or activities of daily living

• Patients in need of appropriate prosthetics, footwear, or orthotics

• Patients in need of emotional, psychological, and social counseling and therapy from a professional

TMJ/Facial Pain Therapy

Our specially trained therapists provide our patients facial/intra-oral massage and soft tissue/joint mobilization to the jaw and neck area. Relaxation and postural exercises are also done in conjunction with modalities as deemed appropriate.

Insurance

Most insurances are accepted including Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Healthspring. We will assist in verifying coverage.

  For more information or to make an appointment or referral, call (205) 978-1689.

 Pre-Op Conditioning and Education Program for Joint Replacement - A strengthening exercise program for patients provided up to eight weeks prior to surgery. The program, consisting of exercises and education, is administered by a physical therapist. Patients are also offered a class that instructs them on what to expect during their hospital recovery period. Call 205-978-1689 for more information.