physical & occupational therapy

Personalized therapy, one-on-one care

People work hard and play hard and at times those activities result in injury.  The aging process can also take its toll on the body increasing the risk of falls, stroke, and arthritis.

We offer physical and occupational therapy for inpatients and outpatients to help restore the greatest level of function possible so you can get back to doing the things you enjoy.

Treatment plans are individualized and may include hands-on therapeutic exercise, traction, ultrasound, electric stimulation and other therapeutic methods.  The goals are to help reduce your pain, increase your range of motion, and rebuild your body’s function and mobility.

Our therapists also help fit patients with wheelchairs, coordinate services for orthotic devices and adaptive equipment and retrain patients in skills for daily living.

Based upon your diagnosis and physician’s order, we start with a thorough evaluation to develop your individualized treatment plan and discuss prevention techniques.

Two Locations to Serve You

Rome Memorial Hospital’s Therapy Department at its main campus is located in the lower level of the hospital at 1500 N. James St.  The department has the advantage of being able to offer physical, occupational and speech therapy in one convenient location for patients who need all three types of therapy after a stroke or other injury or illness.

The therapists provide treatment to patients who are hospitalized in our 14-bed rehabilitation unit, long-term care facility and acute care units, as well as to outpatients who visit our facility for regular appointments.

Professionals at our off-site center provide a broad range of physical therapy services and are well-known for their expertise in treating back and neck pain.  Chestnut Commons Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center is located at 107 E. Chestnut Street, in a modern 6,000 square-foot facility.

Thomas K. Wick, P.T., Dip. MDT, is one of a select number of physical therapists in the nation with a diploma in the McKenzie approach of mechanical diagnosis and therapy.  As a trained McKenzie clinician, he can perform evaluation and treatment techniques to educate patients in the self-treatment of their spinal problems.  The McKenzie method can help reduce the frequency of episodes and the need for continuous medical interventions.

Contact Us

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 338-7154 for on-site services or 337-7952 for services at Chestnut Commons.  Insurance plans require a physician’s referral.