After treatment, physical therapy and rehabilitation help patients return to their full strength and mobility. Southlake Orthopaedics is a multi-specialty orthopedic medical team that offers all levels of patient care, from diagnosis to surgery, and to physical therapy and rehabilitation. Our board-certified doctors help patients throughout central Alabama recover from uncomfortable conditions to experience less pain, more living.
Physical therapy and rehabilitation is a medical specialty focused on post-injury or post-surgery recovery. Recovery is an involved process. Even after treatment for an orthopedic condition or injury, a patient may not immediately feel better. Rebuilding strength and flexibility requires time and additional care.
Unlike other practices, Southlake Orthopaedics offers the full scope of care in one location. Patients experience every step of care – from diagnosis to physical therapy and rehabilitation – at the same location for the greatest convenience. This also allows physicians and rehabilitative therapists to work together, coordinating care for the best recovery possible. Our physical therapy and rehabilitation can help patients with:
Occupational tasks are another name for ordinary, day-to-day tasks. Orthopedic pain can make these tasks difficult to complete. Hand therapy is focused on reducing pain, improving motor function, and developing familiarity with adaptive equipment to make occupational tasks feasible.
Southlake Orthopaedics employs a team of Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs), who require over 4,000 additional hours of clinical treatment before certification, to treat a full range of upper extremity injuries. They work with both patients and physicians to develop a personalized treatment plan using physical stimulation, practical education, targeted exercises, and more.
Our hand therapists are also qualified to help patients with permanent disabilities. They educate the patient in the use of adaptive technologies, including orthotics and aids, to accomplish everyday tasks and live a full life.
In some cases, physical therapy and rehabilitation are not possible without an aid. Orthotic devices are external devices that adjust the body’s structure and provide support, helping it function properly. Southlake Orthopaedics maintains a fully equipped, on-site orthotics lab. Our experts combine the principles of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and engineering to provide patients with the tools they need to recover. We are equipped to design and fabricate orthotic devices, including custom splints, for a variety of purposes:
Orthotic devices may be recommended alone or alongside other rehabilitative approaches, including physical or hand therapy. By combining disciplines, we can deliver holistic treatment to ensure a successful recovery.
Patients struggling with an injury, degenerative disease, or surgical pain can find help at Southlake Orthopaedics. We are a multi-specialty orthopedics team with locations in Birmingham and Hoover, AL, serving central Alabama with every level of care from diagnosis to recovery. Our board-certified physicians cover a range of specialties to ensure patients have access to complete care.
Patients in central Alabama find compassionate care at Southlake Orthopaedics. Our locations in Hoover and Birmingham-Grandview serve the region with a full spectrum of care, including physical therapy and rehabilitation, to help patients experience less pain, more living. Contact us today to learn more about our services or to request an appointment to treat your pain.
