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Appling HealthCare System
163 East Tollison Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-9841 Phone
(912) 367-272 Fax


Rehabilitation Services

Appling Rehabilitation Services offers evaluation and treatment of various orthopedic, neuromuscular and neurological disorders affecting pediatric through geriatric populations. Our purpose is to provide quality, individualized rehabilitative services on a cost effective basis.

We have programs for early intervention services in collaboration with Babies Can’t Wait, for school-aged children through the school system, inpatient and outpatient services for most patient needs. Our outpatient program includes pre and post surgery treatment of various orthopedic disorders following physician specific protocols. Work injury programs focus of returning the worker back to work after analysis of work related needs.

 

Physical Therapy

Development of programs to improve strength, flexibility and muscle coordination necessary for movement activities (walking, running, climbing stairs). Programs for pain management, treatment of neck and back disorders, as well as orthotics and prosthetics training are also available. Wound care is also available for upper and lower extremity needs. Pre/Post operative programs for upper and lower extremity disorders are completed as outlined by the physician. Sports medicine services are also available. Equipment includes whirlpool, cervical and skeletal traction, electrical and thermal modalities, myofascial release and massage for soft tissue dysfunction.

 

 

Occupational Therapy

Includes the evaluation and treatment of activities of daily living dysfunction to assist patients of all ages to carry out daily activities as independently as possible. These tasks can include bathing, grooming, dressing, homemaking and work related tasks. The assessment and implementation of the use of adaptive equipment helps individuals compensate for losses.

Early intervention and school based services address patterns of normal development to allow children to achieve developmental milestones. Orthotics fabrication for the upper extremity either by custom fabrication or prefabricated items are available to improve range of motion, reduce deformities to allow for independence with daily activities. Services include: cognitive and perceptual testing and retraining, neuromuscular re-education, upper extremity splinting, fabrication of adaptive equipment.

 

 

Speech/Language Pathology

Includes the evaluation and treatment of communication, articulation, and oral motor dysfunction. Modified Barium Swallow studies are available in our radiology department to assess swallowing dysfunction and dysmotility issues. Services include: aural rehabilitation, articulation, auditory comprehension, reading, writing cognitive processing pragmatics and oral motor skills are addressed.