Rehabilitation
Compassionate, specialized rehabilitation at UMC
At University Medical Center New Orleans, we deliver comprehensive and specialized rehabilitation services for patients across a wide range of medical needs—from trauma recovery to complex neurological conditions. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we care for patients with serious and urgent needs, offering evidence-based therapy led by specialists in Physical, Occupational, and Speech Language Pathology.
Our rehabilitation team works closely with physicians, surgeons, and PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care—focused on restoring function, improving quality of life, and achieving the highest level of independence possible.
Physical therapy
We are dedicated to helping you move better, feel stronger, and recover faster. Our physical therapy services are designed to address a wide range of conditions—from post-surgical rehabilitation and trauma recovery to chronic pain and neurological challenges. With advanced techniques and care delivered by clinicians with board-certified orthopedic training and expertise, we work with you every step of the way to restore function, reduce pain, and improve your overall quality of life. Care delivered by clinicians with board-certified orthopedic training and expertise
- Trauma recovery, including rib fracture and amputation rehabilitation
- Post-surgical and orthopedic rehabilitation
- Chronic low back pain treatment
- Custom foot orthotics
- Neurological conditions
- Dry Needling & Functional Dry Needling - Reduce pain and muscle tension with expert needling techniques
- Vestibular Rehabilitation - Balance retraining for dizziness, vertigo, and inner ear conditions
Speech therapy
Our Speech-Language Pathology team provides personalized care for individuals with communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing challenges related to stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, or cancer treatment. In addition to traditional speech therapy, we offer a range of specialized treatments and evaluations to address complex medical needs and improve quality of life.
Understanding and using language
- Memory, thought organization and reasoning
- Assistive/augmentative communication
- Literacy difficulties
- Apraxia of speech
- Articulation (speech-sound production)
- Social communication
- Word finding
- Managing a tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis (TEP) following laryngectomy;
- Complete Decongestive Therapy for treatment of Head and Neck Lymphedema;
- Manual treatment including Myofacial Release for improving range of motion and reducing pain associated with cancer care;
- Evaluation and treatment of trismus
- Instrumental swallow studies for patients including:
- Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) and
- Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing (FEES).
- Evaluation and treatment of voice disorders
- Evaluation of vocal fold function and movement using Videostroboscopy
Occupational therapy
We provide comprehensive occupational therapy services tailored to support patients in regaining function, independence, and quality of life. Our experienced team offers specialized care for a wide range of conditions, including hand and upper extremity injuries, neurological disorders, breast cancer recovery, and lymphedema management. We also provide general outpatient occupational therapy to address everyday functional challenges. With advanced techniques and specialized training from a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), we deliver personalized treatment plans that are both evidence-based and patient-centered—helping you get back to the activities that matter most. We are dedicated to helping you move better, feel stronger, and recover faster.
- Hand and upper extremity rehabilitation
- Neurological disorder rehabilitation
- Chronic low back pain management
- Breast cancer and lymphedema treatment
- General outpatient occupational therapy services