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Amputee
Presurgical evaluation, immediate prosthetic fitting in surgery with accelerated physical therapy and training, and long-term care from preparation to the permanent prosthesis.
Brain Injury
Treatment of cognitive (thinking) skills, attention, judgment, impulsivity, visual changes, decreased balance, behavior issues, and movement disorders to include tremors and spasticity.
Cancer
Cancer rehabilitation is a physician-supervised program for people who have undergone treatment for cancer. People who have survived cancer may have physical, emotional, and social issues that affect their quality of life, no matter what kind of cancer they have been treated for. Cancer rehabilitation programs can often improve function, reduce pain, and improve the well-being of cancer survivors.
Cardiac
Cardiac rehabilitation is a physician-supervised program for people who have either a congenital (present at birth) or acquired heart disease. Cardiac rehabilitation can often improve function, reduce symptoms, and improve the well-being of the patient.
EMG Clinic
Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) are used to diagnose nerve and / or muscle disease or injury. Disorders that may be evaluated by EMG/NCS include, but are not limited to,: Carpal tunnel syndrome, Ulnar neuropathy, Tarsal tunnel disorder, Foot Drop, Traumatic nerve injury, Cervical and Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Brachial and Lumbosacral Plexopathy, Myopathies, Neuromuscular Junction Disorders, and Motor Neuron Diseases.
General Orthopedics
Clinic serves individuals who have had elective total hip or knee replacements, musculoskeletal trauma, spinal surgery, degenerative joint disease, and chronic spine or joint pain.
Musculoskeletal
A musculoskeletal rehabilitation program is a physician-supervised program designed for people with impairments or disabilities due to disease, disorders, or trauma to the muscles or bones. Musculoskeletal rehabilitation programs can often improve functional capacity, reduce symptoms, and improve the well-being of the patient.
Occupational Therapy
OT utilizes functional therapeutic activities to assist the patient in regaining muscle strength, coordination, joint range of motion, and physical endurance.
Pain Treatment Clinic
Pain management rehabilitation is designed to meet the needs of the individual patient, depending upon the specific type of pain, disease, or condition.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy helps the disabled patient reach his or her maximum potential for independence in functional activities.
Plastic Surgery (Wound Care)
Those patients considered appropriate for myocutaneous flapping or surgical revision for quicker wound healing and return to independent living after appropriate recovery and sitting protocol.
Pressure Ulcer (Wound Care)
Comprehensive wound care for patients with pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, peripheral vascular disease and general skin disorders.
Psychology
Providing assistance with adjustment to new and ongoing disability related issues associated with traumatic events, such as spinal cord injury, stroke and head trauma.
Spasticity Management
Treatments can include oral medications, intratheral baclofen pump, Botox as well as referrals for physical and occupational therapy.
Speech-Language Therapy
Speech-Language therapy focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, swallowing, cognitive and voice disorders.
Spinal Cord Injury/Dysfunction
Acute rehabilitative care and long-term follow-up health management of individuals with spinal cord injury or dysfunction.
Stroke
Evaluating function and medical needs for individuals with Vascular Disorders such as ischemic strokes (caused by blood clots), hemorrhagic strokes (caused by bleeding in the brain), and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).
Urology & Sexual Health
A team approach to specialized services for evaluation and treatment in urodynamics, cystoscopy, and electrical and vibratory stimulation for treatment of male infertility.
Wheelchair Seating
Seating Clinic is to evaluate the patient and recommend special seating equipment and adaptations to the wheelchair, which are necessary due to functional, postural, and/or skin considerations.
Women's Health
Specialized gynecological care (pelvic and bimanual exams, breast exams, mammograms, and pap smears) for women with disabilities.
UAB Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Spain Rehabilitation Center, Suite 190 - 1717 6th Ave S - Birmingham, Alabama, 35233-7330 - 205.934.3450
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