Rehabilitation Services

The department of Rehabilitation Services at UH Bedford Medical Center consists of a highly skilled, compassionate team of licensed professionals in the specialty areas of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies.

Using a team-approach philosophy, the staff works with patients, families, agencies and referring physicians to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved.

The department contains state-of-the-art fitness equipment and technology to support the skills of each therapist. The department promotes and practices evidence-based therapy, which is supported by current research and recognized by the medical community as valid and meaningful.

Inpatient and outpatient treatment is provided for a variety of conditions and pathologies, including (but not limited to) Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Injuries, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Neurological Impairments (stroke and brain injury), Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Deconditioning, Occupational and Work-related Injuries, Hand Injuries, Balance and Gait Disorders, Wheelchair Assessments, Adult and Pediatric Speech and Language Deficits and Adult Swallowing Deficits. In addition, we offer specialized programs for Women's Health Issues, including Perinatal Exercise and Pain, Urinary Incontinence and Osteoporosis.

The department of Rehabilitation Services is conveniently located at the east end of the lower level of the hospital, near the Outpatient Surgery Center. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 pm, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours can also be arranged when necessary.

If you have questions or need an appointment, please call 440-735-3502. You will need to have a physician's prescription in order to be treated. Please bring the prescription with you at the time of your appointment or fax it to us at 440-735-3504 prior to your visit.