Therapy helps you recover as quickly and as safely as possible after an injury, accident or illness. Huntsville Hospital Therapy & Sports Rehab is the largest and most comprehensive therapy program in north Alabama and is backed by the region’s trusted leader in health care.
With the largest number of licensed, registered and certified therapists, therapy assistants, exercise physiologists and certified athletic trainers in north Alabama, we are experienced in all levels of rehabilitation.
Call (256) 265-7101 for more information about our therapy program.
Services
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy utilizes the "occupations" of self-care, work and leisure activities to increase independence, enhance development and/or prevent disability. Occupational therapy is helpful for those who need specialized assistance to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives due to physical, developmental, social or emotional concerns.
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy helps restore functional independence and may utilize any or all of the following: exercise, heat, cold, electrical stimulation and/or massage. Physical therapy is tailored to each person's unique needs.
Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy is the treatment of speech, language, voice and communication disorders to improve safety and independence. People with eating and swallowing problems also benefit from speech therapy.
Specialties
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy is helpful for stroke patients and for people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain and joint pain. Benefits of aquatic therapy:
- Reduces stress on joints by 50 to 75 percent
- Raises body temperature, which increases circulation
- Eases stiffness
- Provides greater resistance than air
- Helps build muscle strength
- Provides low impact alternative
- Improves balance and coordination
- Decreases muscle spasms
- Increases metabolic rate
Bariatric Therapy
Breast Cancer Rehab
Diagnosis-specific Rehab
Diagnosis-specific Rehab is specialized treatment based on a person's diagnosed medical condition.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a medical treatment that healthcare providers use to address pain and movement issues related to myofascial trigger points. In this technique, a provider inserts thin needles into or near the trigger points. The needles stimulate the muscles, which causes them to contract or twitch. This helps alleviate pain and improve the range of motion.
Industrial Rehab
Industrial Rehab is a structured, goal-oriented program designed to help participants identify work capacities, regain functional skills and return to work after an injury. Our program includes:
- Functional capacity evaluations
- Work site evaluations
- Work hardening
- Individualized treatment for unique needs
Lymphedema Management
Lymphedema Management is an effective treatment for women experiencing swelling that sometimes occurs in the arm after breast surgery. Our physical therapists are specially trained in Manual Lymph Drainage, which involves therapeutic massage and use of compression bandages to help control swelling. Education for self-care techniques is also provided.
Pain Rehab
Pain Rehab is specialized treatment of a person's chronic pain symptoms attributable to a variety of medical conditions.
Parkinson's Care Clinic
Pelvic Floor Therapy
We are pleased to offer pelvic floor rehabilitation services for women and men. A multi-disciplinary team of occupational and physical therapists with specialized training will provide care. If a treatment plan is recommended after assessment, non-surgical treatment options to rehabilitate pelvic floor muscles may include:
- Internal or external manual therapy
- Myofascial techniques
- Exercises to improve core and pelvic strength
- Behavioral changes for daily activities
Sports Rehab
Sports Rehab at Huntsville Hospital is proudly called "where the pros rehab." Our certified athletic trainers and physical therapy staff care for athletes from several of north Alabama's top professional, collegiate and club/community athletic teams.
