Outpatient Rehabilitation
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Forrest Health's Outpatient Rehabilitation services offer a comprehensive team approach with physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Our goals are to treat, heal and prevent injuries and disabilities while rebuilding confidence and restoring function. We have the facilities and resources to provide a wide range of therapy services for each patient's individual recovery process.
Outpatient rehabilitation is available through all of the Forrest Health hospitals.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy focuses on mobility, musculoskeletal impairments and balance skills. With physical therapy, patients can improve their safety and foster their independence. A combination of exercises, procedures, computerized equipment and educational tools are used, all depending on the patients condition. Our physical therapists work with patients to regain the skills needed to independently climb stairs, walk, perform job skills and manage pain.
Available at Forrest General, Highland, Jefferson Davis, Marion, Pearl River, Walthall
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy is prescribed to assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, voice, swallowing fluency and other communication related disorders.
Available at Forrest General, Highland, Jefferson Davis, Marion, Pearl River, Walthall
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy focuses on restoring a patient's ability to perform the "occupation" of living. Daily living skills such as getting dressed, work or leisure skills and home management skills are practiced or relearned through occupational therapy. Occupational therapists can assist with anything that occupies our time and includes skills for living.
Available at Forrest General, Highland, Jefferson Davis, Marion, Pearl River, Walthall
Patients with these conditions may benefit from Forrest Health's outpatient rehabilitation:
- Orthopedic problems such as:
- Broken bones
- Neck and back pain
- Sports injuries
- Joint Replacements
- Arthritis
- Amputations
- Neurological conditions:
- Head injuries or concussion
- Strokes
- Conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s Disease
- Injuries to nerves such as with Carpal Tunnel syndrome
- Memory loss or difficulty speaking
- Swallowing difficulties
- General Medical conditions following hospitalization:
- Weakness or difficulty walking
- Problems with skills needed for daily activities such as dressing or grooming
- Frequent Falls or balance issues
- Low endurance or chronic illnesses
- Work-related injuries
Outpatient rehabilitation is available at all Forrest Health locations. To view the Forrest Health location nearest you, click HERE.
Forrest General Hospital's Outpatient Rehabilitation
Forrest General Hospital, the flagship hospital of Forrest Health, offers an expansive outpatient rehabilitation program. Additional services include:
- Functional Capacity Evaluations and/or Impairment Ratings for work-related injuries
- Balance Master by Neurocom for dizziness or balance problems
- Wheelchair evaluations or other equipment recommendations
- Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation for birth injuries, learning problems, or developmental disabilities
The Forrest General facility is located on the campus of the Family YMCA in Hattiesburg. A physician referral is required for most Forrest General Outpatient Rehabilitation Services. We take all insurances. For an appointment, call 601-288-3860.
