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 Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Providing Support, Building ConfidenceA disabling injury or illness can result in lifestyle changes and frustrating setbacks. At The George Washington University Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, we focus on patients’ abilities—not their disabilities—to instill the confidence they need to achieve their maximum level of functional independence. Staff provide a caring, supportive environment combined with the right amount of proactive challenge to help patients grow stronger every day. Physical TherapyStrength and Mobility Training
Our physical therapists help minimize pain by teaching exercises designed to restore strength, improve balance and increase endurance. They also instruct on safe use of mobility devices such as walkers, canes, braces and artificial limbs. Conditions that may benefit from physical therapy include:
Occupational TherapySelf-Care Skills
Occupational therapists focus on upper extremities, including hands. Through upper body strengthening and coordination, fine and gross motor control development and training in the use of self-help aids, occupational therapists promote safety and help patients relearn and master the skills needed for self-care, work and play. Our Occupational Therapy Program treats the following conditions:
Speech Language PathologyCommunicative, Cognitive and Swallowing Disorders
Speech language pathologists work with the full range of human communication disorders, including evaluation and treatment of speech, language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders. Specific communication and cognitive disorders may be addressed through a variety of treatment techniques. Patients with swallowing disorders receive a comprehensive evaluation that may include a videofluorographic study followed by treatment and diet modification. Our speech program treats the following conditions:
Rehabilitation ServicesOutpatient Rehabilitation Center2131 K. Street, NW, Suite 620
Washington, DC 20037 Phone: (202) 715-5655 Fax: (202) 715-5664 For more information or to arrange a tour, please call the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at (202) 715-5655. Outpatient ServicesA highly skilled staff. Advanced facilities and treatment programs. Plus…
Common Therapy DiagnosesOutpatient Therapy Services are integral to the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with functional limitation or loss resulting from disability, disease or injury.
Click here to view a full list of common therapy diagnoses. More InformationCommunication
Staff at the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center will communicate regularly with the referring physician regarding a patient’s progress. Financial Information The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center accepts most major insurance carriers, including Medicare. In some cases, payment may be available through Workers’ Compensation. Benefits will be verified before your initial visit. Note: The information on this Web site is provided as general health guidelines and may not be applicable to your particular health condition. Your individual health status and any required medical treatments can only be properly addressed by a professional healthcare provider of your choice. Remember: There is no adequate substitution for a personal consultation with your physician. Neither The George Washington University Hospital, or any of their affiliates, nor any contributors shall have any liability for the content or any errors or omissions in the information provided by this Web site.
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