Outpatient Physical Medicine

Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy at Methodist Dallas

The physical medicine team at Methodist Dallas Medical Center offers comprehensive evaluation and evidence-based treatment services, providing an extension of the referring physician’s continuum of patient care. All outpatient physical medicine patients receive individualized rehabilitation programs that address each patient’s specific needs.

Methodist Dallas has a dedicated staff of experienced and talented therapists with a wide range of specializations, striving to provide the best possible outcome and experience for all our patients. The range of integrated services provided includes advanced therapies such as Bioness neuroprosthetic training and other specialized programs such as vestibular videonystagmography and lymphedema management.

Types of specialized physical medicine treatment at Methodist Dallas include:

• Orthopedic or sports related injuries and surgeries
• Musculoskeletal conditions and/or injuries to the back, neck, upper extremities, and lower extremities
• Total joint replacements
  • Hip joint
  • Knee joint
  • Shoulder joint
• Multiple trauma
• Amputation
• Neurological conditions
  • CVA (stroke)
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Brain injury
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
• Autoimmune disorders
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Poly-arthritis
  • Lupus
• Vestibular and balance disorders
• Certified lymphedema management program
  • Post-mastectomy
• Pain management therapy
• Orthopedic and neurologic hand rehabilitation
  • Static and dynamic custom splinting

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Techniques

• Speech, language, and cognitive treatment
• Dysphagia (swallowing) evaluation and therapy
  • Modified barium swallow studies
• Voice therapy
• Therapeutic exercise
• Neuromuscular re-education
• Bioness upper and lower extremity neuroprosthetic training
• Vestibular videonystagmography (VNG)
• Balance training
• Lymphedema therapy
• Manual therapy
• Prosthetic training
• Wii and Wii Fit gaming system
• Ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold modalities
• Durable medical equipment recommendations

Referral Process

A physician’s referral is required to begin physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy treatment at Methodist Dallas. To schedule outpatient physical medicine services, please call (214) 947-3680.