Rehabilitation

Westside Regional Medical Center provides patients with a comprehensive range of treatments and therapies to help them lead vital lives. By working toward each patient's maximum potential, our multidisciplinary team of specialists can help improve the quality of life in a manner that is personalized to each individual.

Our professional staff specializes in physical therapy, speech and language pathology and lymphedema services; all of which are provided on an outpatient basis. In addition to using the latest in medical technology and an experienced team of medical professionals, we provide these services in an environment of compassion.

Physical Therapy
The Physical Therapy department provides services for individuals whose potential or impairment is related to neuromuscular, skeletal, pulmonary and cardiovascular systems. Our goal is to maintain, improve and restore these vital functions. Services offered include:

• Patient evaluation and consultation
• Basic balance to advanced balance activities
• Biofeedback training
• Free-weight strengthening exercise
• Isokinetic exercise and testing
• Therapeutic modalities
• Whirlpool therapy
• Acute wound care services

For more information about the Physical Therapy department please call (954)476-3959.

Speech/Language Pathology
This unique program offers patients a variety of treatment options to help rebuild speech impediments resulting from conditions such as stroke, cancer, Parkinson's disease, diseases of the larynx and other neurological disorders. Following the careful evaluation of each patient, our highly experienced Speech/Language Pathologist designs and implements a program to treat disorders of speech, language and swallowing. In addition to a variety of treatment options, we offer state-of-the-art Video Fluoroscopic examinations, which enable the pathologist to determine a patient's condition with great accuracy. For more information about the Speech/Language Pathology program please call (954)916-5466.

Lymphedema Services
Lymphedema is an uncomfortable and sometimes painful swelling of a body part due to an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the tissues. This disease occurs most commonly in breast cancer patients. In addition to swelling, lymphedema patients may experience reduced mobility, weakness and frequent infections. However, Westside offers several options to help relieve discomfort and restore range of motion, including:

• Lymph massage drainage
• Skin care
• Range-of-motion therapy
• Strengthening exercises
• Compression bandaging

For more information about Lymphedema Services please call (954)476-3959.

Quality Care You Can Trust
By combining the experience of our multidisciplinary team, the technology of state-of-the-art equipment and the compassion of caring professionals, our Rehabilitation Services offer quality care that you can trust.