Medina Regional Hospital offers physical and speech therapy. For patients who need rehabilitation, we provide quality therapy in a convenient location that means less time away from family or time off from work. Physical Therapist Terri Brandon, Rehabilitation Director, says "We can provide therapy for almost any patient requiring physical or speech therapy. The most common conditions we treat are orthopedic in nature, such as knee and hip replacement therapy, and knee and back injury treatment. We also provide physical therapy for neurological conditions such as spinal cord injury, head injury and stroke patients." Patients who have been hospitalized in San Antonio following a major surgery or illness may be able to have their rehabilitation done at MRH on an outpatient basis or as an inpatient, so ask your doctor if this option is right for you.

Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants are Board Certified and Licensed Professionals who focus on various treatment techniques to improve patient mobility and function at all skill levels. Whether your goal is returning to work, engaging in sports, or just improving your quality of life, physical therapy can help you achieve your goals. Physical therapists are experts in the movement and function of the body. They can help people gain or regain the physical abilities they need for day-to-day functioning, working, or participating in sports or other activities. Therapy uses physical methods, such as massage, exercises, cold, heat, light, water and electric currents, to improve circulation, strengthen muscles and restore mobility.

The department began providing pediatric physical therapy twelve years ago when Ms. Brandon joined the Rehabilitation Clinic. She had six years of pediatric physical therapy before joining the staff in Hondo. The types of children's conditions that can benefit from physical therapy are developmental delays, closed head injuries and orthopedic problems such as knee and back pain.

Read more about how Medina Regional Hospital can help you rehabilitate after a major surgery or illness here.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (830) 426-7888.