The safety and well-being of our patients and team members always comes first at Southern Rehab & Sports Medicine.
In light of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, we are committed to following updates and keeping patients, team members, and communities in the Southern Rehab Family informed and safe. Southern Rehab is monitoring all updates from the CDC and other credible agencies related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and working alongside our hospital partners and team members to provide the best care and communication during this time. According to the CDC, the risk to the general population is low but we are using an overabundance of caution to protect the health and safety of our patients, team members, and community.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Masks are REQUIRED in our waiting room area.
Our clinics remain open and continue to serve our patients and communities. We are taking precautions by following distancing guidelines and offering 1:1 treatment times to minimize exposure while maximizing therapeutic benefits.
Our routine cleaning standards in the clinic already meet CDC guidelines but we are taking extra precautions to maintain safe and healthy treatment environments. This includes, but is not limited to, employee education on appropriate sanitization methods, proper hand hygiene, and encouragement to stay home when showing any symptoms of illness.
The game of golf and the world of fitness research are constantly developing. Physical therapists combined the increased knowledge of the two domains and have developed specific training programs to extend the length of golfer careers and empower them to perform at the highest level possible. Physical therapists at Southern Rehab and Sports Medicine are
No matter what sport you play or your experience level, visits with a physical therapist who specializes in sports medicine is a great way to improve your performance and keep your body in the best condition possible. Here are three benefits athletes can reap from physical therapy. Increased Mobility With a deep understanding of the
Vestibular Rehabilitation therapy is one of the many innovative services Southern Rehab & Sports Medicine offers its patients. This particular form of therapy treats patients who suffer from complaints of dizziness, vertigo, sense of imbalance or motion sensitivity. These symptoms could vary in duration, could be positional or induced by certain movement, or persistent over
Running is a great activity to implement to achieve a healthy lifestyle. It is a convenient, low-cost activity with both physiological and psychological benefits. Adding running to your routine can potentially improve cardiovascular health, mental health, increased lung power, along with stress and weight reduction. Nonetheless, it can be physically taxing. The repetitive nature of
CrossFit athletes participate in high-intensity workouts multiple times a week, a routine that is much more intense than the average person’s weekly activity. CrossFit athletes are always focused on improvement. One uncommon, but extremely effective way to improve CrossFit performance is from physical therapy. While many physical therapists are wary about the potential risks of
Are you experiencing… Pain in the hip, pelvis, abdomen or lower back? Urinary and fecal incontinence? Painful urination or urgency? Pain during intercourse? Uterine prolapse? Why are you still hurting long after giving birth to your bundle of joy? The problem could be caused by a pelvic floor muscle problem. What is the pelvic floor?
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