Rehabilitation

Problems resulting from pain or injury can greatly affect the way an individual functions in everyday life. Rehabilitation focuses on helping patients return to their normal activities by restoring range of motion and strength. The goal at Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics is to reestablish function and get our patients “back in the game” after an injury or surgical procedure.

Hughston Rehabilitation specializes in the management of orthopedic and sports medicine related conditions. Our therapists use the most current, evidence-based approach to patient care. Our facility is equipped with exercise and testing equipment aimed to meet the needs of our patients on a case-by case basis. Our clinical staff has cutting-edge educational resources that enhance their therapeutic skills and ensure superior patient outcomes. At Hughston Rehabilitation of Florida, our physicians and rehabilitation staff work in tandem to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.

Like our physicians, many of the physical therapists at Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics are specialty trained to treat specific areas of the body. To make your experience as seamless as possible, our rehabilitation services are often located in the same building as your physician. Hughston Rehabilitation has helped orthopedic patients return to their busy lifestyles for decades. Imagine what we can do for you.

Step-by-step, Hughston Rehabilitation can help

After seeing your doctor, he or she may recommend physical therapy as part of your treatment plan. The acute phase of rehabilitation is the first step you will take with a physical therapist. This acute phase can include treatment to reduce pain, minimize swelling, and exercise to increase motion and strength of an injured area. This phase of therapy can begin within days of an injury or surgery and last for 4 to 8 weeks depending on your physician’s recommendations. If you have surgery, this phase of rehabilitation often begins in the hospital and continues after returning home.

Conditioning is the second step in the rehabilitation process. Conditioning is an individualized rehabilitation program designed to prepare you to return to a sport, to work, or to normal daily activities. Everyone is different; therefore, everyone has different goals in mind. With your objectives and the physician’s instructions, conditioning is coordinated to progress you from a hands-on treatment approach to an independent strengthening and conditioning program. The program is designed to improve full-body strength and endurance with an emphasis on improving the strength and function of the injured body part. Conditioning with our physical therapists can help you get back on your feet and back to the life you want to live.

When you come to Hughston Rehabilitation

When you come to Hughston Rehabilitation for your initial visit, our office staff will discuss your insurance information and may provide you with instructions concerning your claim. For your physical therapy session, be sure to wear comfortable clothing. You may be comfortable in shorts and a t-shirt or workout clothing that allows for easy movement. You should arrive 10 minutes before your appointment and allow up to an hour for your sessions.