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REHABILITATION & THERAPY

Recover stronger with Atlanta’s top rehabilitation team

Grady’s physical and occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists care for a wide range of patients, including those recovering from traumatic injury or surgery. As the most experienced rehabilitation team in Atlanta, we pride ourselves on helping you get back on your feet.

OVERVIEW

Taking healing to its highest level


No one in Atlanta has the rehabilitation expertise you find at Grady. Other institutions often refer patients to us because our therapists routinely handle complex cases. Many dissatisfied with rehabilitation elsewhere turn to us for help. At Grady, we:

  • Care for more than 100 patients a month, offering one-on-one attention that is rarely available at storefront rehabilitation centers around town.
  • Give every qualified patient a rehabilitation consult to determine whether therapy is required.
  • Provide both outpatient rehabilitation services and inpatient care at our Crestview Health and Rehabilitation Center for patients who need more time to transition home.

How do I make an appointment?

You can make an appointment by:

  • Calling (404) 616-1000, Monday-Friday, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. to schedule your appointment.
  • Visiting MyChart to request your appointment online if you are an existing Grady patient with a MyChart account.

SERVICES

Our rehabilitation and therapy services


Rehabilitation therapies broadly fall into three categories: occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology.

Occupational therapists conduct a variety of tests and evaluations. Our therapies focus primarily on the upper extremities, but we help patients resume activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, feeding, and grooming. We help patients with balance, treat them for acute cognitive dysfunction, and assist with splinting for the upper and lower extremities.

Speech-language pathologists also conduct a variety of tests and evaluations. Our speech-language pathologists treat patients for motor speech disorders, language impairments, and swallowing disorders. We also help patients with acute cognitive

Physical therapists also conduct a variety of tests and evaluations. We do gait training to help patients walk better, exercises primarily for the lower extremities, balance and transfer training, and hydrotherapy for wounds that require debridement.

Primary Location

Grady Memorial Hospital

Phone:

(404) 616-1000

Location:

80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30303

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CONDITIONS TREATED

Our rehabilitation and therapy services


Rehab therapy can help any patient of any age whose medical condition, illness, or injury limits their ability to move and function.

Patients are referred for service after a stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injury, surgery, cancer, loss of limb, neurological, or medically complex conditions. Sometimes, physicians refer patients to therapy at the first sign of a problem like arthritis because rehabilitation is considered a conservative way to address some conditions. In general, rehabilitation therapy can help:

  • Relieve pain and restore muscle and joint function through therapeutic exercises and manual therapy.
  • Avoid or prepare for surgery by promoting healing and speeding recovery.
  • Improve mobility with stretching and strengthening exercises for better movement.
  • Recover from burns, strokes, or other serious conditions by restoring physical and motor functions, speech, and swallowing abilities.
  • Prevent and recover from sports injuries with targeted exercise programs.
  • Improve balance and prevent falls through specialized coordination exercises.
  • Manage diabetes and vascular conditions with exercise programs that control blood sugar and prevent complications.
  • Address age-related issues like arthritis, osteoporosis, and joint replacement recovery.
  • Support heart and lung health after surgery or illness with conditioning and breathing exercises.
  • Manage women’s health concerns, including pregnancy and post-partum care.

REHABILITATION & THERAPY RESEARCH


As one of the nation’s elite teaching hospitals, our orthopedic clinicians are involved in studies aimed at finding better, more effective ways to care for patients. Research conducted at Grady is helping to redefine the way doctors around help patients recover.


Success Stories

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See how Grady’s world-class care is changing lives right here in our community.

Patient Story

I wouldn’t be here without Grady

Devin W.

“I thank Grady for everything. I wouldn’t be here without them. Grady’s my family. They definitely made me feel loved.”

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