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ou don’t have to drive to Savannah to get the best in rehabilitation services. The Rehabillitation institute at Memorial University Medical Center - Pooler offers a full range of therapies designed to make you feel like you again. Among our services: Lymphedema therapy: Lymphedema occurs after the removal of lymph nodes, most commonly after surgical treatment of cancer. The result is swelling and accumulation of fluid in the extremities. Lymphedema therapy is performed by a lymphedema certified therapist who has extensive training in this field. Our Pooler location has a certified lymphedema therapist, Cheryl Armstrong, OTR/L, CLT-LANA. Pelvic floor therapy: Pelvic floor therapy can treat many different conditions including pelvic pain, urinary or fecal incontinence and pregnancy-related issues. The goal of treatment is to increase the strength and function of the pelvic floor muscles. This treatment is performed by a certified pelvic floor specialist who has extensive training in this area. Sarah Dagley, PT, DPT, is certified by the American Physical Therapy Association in pelvic floor rehabilitation. Hand therapy: Our Pooler clinic offers a full-service hand therapy program. Common injuries treated include: carpal tunnel syndrome, work injuries, tendonitis, nerve and tendon repairs and burns. These services are provided by a certified hand therapist (CHT). Craig LeTourneau, OTR/L, CHT, is certified by the American Society of Hand Therapists and practices at the Pooler location. Pediatric rehabilitation: Our comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation program consists of occupational therapy, speech language pathology and physical therapy services. Conditions commonly treated by our pediatric therapists include cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, ADD/ADHD, torticollis/pla-
geocephaly, feeding/swallowing disorders, fine and gross motor disorders as well as sensory integration disorders. All of our therapists have graduated from an accredited university in their discipline and are licensed to practice in the state of Georgia. General adult physical therapy: We offer generalized adult occupational therapy, speech language pathology and physical therapy services. Diagnoses commonly treated are neck/back pain, vestibular/balance therapy, orthopedic rehab, amputee/ prosthetic training, stroke rehab, brain injury and spinal cord injury rehab. All of our therapists have graduated from an accredited university in their discipline and are licensed to practice in the state of Georgia. All of our therapy services require a physician prescription. Please call 912-273-1000 or fax prescriptions to 912-273-1010 to schedule an appointment. We are located at 101 West Mulberry Blvd. Suite 210, Pooler, Georgia 31407. We are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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