Physical Medicine

Together, We Can Work Towards Your Optimal Recovery

Therapy services are extremely valuable, both to provide treatment for orthopedic or neurological injuries and to maximize recovery after surgery. At Methodist Dallas Medical Center, our physical medicine and rehabilitation team uses a collaborative approach and specialized programs of education, exercise, and other treatments to help patients:

• Regain strength
• Restore mobility
• Reduce pain
• Improve endurance
• Resume daily activities
• Regain independence

Our Therapy Team

The physical medicine team at Methodist Dallas Medical Center offers comprehensive evaluation and evidence-based treatment services, providing an extension of the referring physician’s continuum of patient care. All outpatient physical medicine patients receive individualized rehabilitation programs that address each patient’s specific needs.

Methodist Dallas has a dedicated staff of experienced and talented therapists with a wide range of specializations, striving to provide the most probably outcome and experience for all our patients. Our integrated services include advanced therapies such as Bioness neuroprosthetic training and other specialized programs like vestibular videonystagmography and lymphedema management.

Specialized therapies at Methodist Dallas are offered for the following conditions:

• Orthopedic or sports related injuries and surgeries
• Musculoskeletal conditions and/or injuries to the back, neck, upper extremities, and lower extremities
• Total joint replacements
  • Hip joint
  • Knee joint
  • Shoulder joint
• Multiple trauma
• Amputation
• Neurological conditions
  • CVA (stroke)
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Brain injury
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
• Autoimmune disorders
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Poly-arthritis
  • Lupus
• Vestibular and balance disorders
• Lymphedema
• Post-mastectomy
• Pain management
• Cancer rehabilitation
• Orthopedic and neurologic hand rehabilitation
• Static and dynamic custom splinting

Comprehensive rehabilitation techniques:

• Speech, language, and cognitive treatment
• Dysphagia (swallowing) evaluation and therapy
  • Modified barium swallow studies
• Voice therapy
• Therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular re-education
• Bioness upper and lower extremity neuroprosthetic training
• Vestibular videonystagmography (VNG)
• Balance training
• Lymphedema therapy
• Manual therapy
• Prosthetic training
• Wii and Wii Fit gaming system
• Ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold modalities
• Durable medical equipment recommendations

Referral process

A physician’s referral is required to begin physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy treatment at Methodist Dallas.

To schedule outpatient physical medicine services,
please call (214) 947-3680