Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Outpatient rehabilitation services

Our therapists provide treatments to help diminish pain and restore function for patients with a variety of medical conditions, including balance difficulties, joint pain, cardiopulmonary disease, and neurological conditions such as stroke.

Using the latest techniques in physical therapy, our specialists provide physical therapy treatments with the following goals in mind:

• Controlling shortness of breath
• Educating patients to ensure symptoms don’t worsen
• Improving your ability to perform activities of independent daily living
• Improving your balance to decrease fall risk
• Improving posture
• Increasing your strength and endurance
• Preventing, decreasing, or eliminating pain
• Stimulating cognitive function for patients with neurological conditions

To learn more about how our physical therapy treatments can benefit you, please obtain a referral from your primary care doctor. You can also call 903-690-0021. We also provide exercise programs at our fitness centers designed to promote optimal musculoskeletal health. Click here to learn more.

Pritikin intensive cardiac rehabilitation (ICR)

The first of its kind in East Texas, Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab (ICR) provides the education and support patients need to begin building a new, healthier lifestyle. Unlike traditional cardiac rehab programs that focus on physical exercise, Pritikin promotes recovery through three pillars:

1. Safe, effective exercise
2. A balanced eating plan
3. A healthy mind-set

These pillars are introduced to program participants through immersive workshops, cooking classes and professionally-produced videos. The flexible curriculum can be tailored to fit patients’ needs, and is designed to support a variety of learning styles.

Monitored exercise, education and physician supervision come together to promote lifestyle change for people diagnosed with cardiac conditions such as angina, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure or heart attack. Through our ICR program, individuals receive the information they need to take control of their heart and lung health so that they may safely participate in activities of life with confidence.

Through Pritikin ICR, patients discover how to make meaningful lifestyle changes and develop personalized nutrition and exercise plans. Our specialists will teach you effective, evidence-based strategies for losing weight and help you learn how to make heart-healthy food choices, whether cooking at home or dining out. Additionally, our patients will receive support for quitting tobacco if needed, and gain valuable tools for managing stress in their daily lives.

For more information about UT Health Rehabilitation Center, please call 903-596-3161. You can also learn more about our cardiopulmonary rehab services by visiting PritikinICR.com

At-home rehabilitation

In collaboration with Choice Health At Home, we offer extensive in-home medical care, bringing exceptional and compassionate healthcare right to your doorstep. We understand the importance of receiving quality care in the familiar surroundings of your home. To meet this need, we provide a broad spectrum of home-based healthcare services and programs. Our home health aides from Choice At Home deliver various services, including physical therapy and rehabilitation, hospice care, and specialized rehabilitation, ensuring you and your loved ones get the best possible care in the comfort and privacy of your own home.

Learn more about our Choice Health At Home.

Occupational therapy

As a member of the Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics, our occupational medicine clinic promotes research, education, prevention and treatment involving occupational and environmental diseases. Whether your worksite needs an industrial hazard evaluation or you’re seeking immunizations, our occupational health specialists have got you covered. We offer a wide range of occupational health services, including periodic health assessments, post-injury evaluation, and more.

Learn more about our occupational therapy services.

Speech therapy

Our speech-language pathologists provide comprehensive speech pathology services for children and adults.

Our pediatric speech pathology services include:

• Alternative and augmentative communication: Provides low- and high-tech devices to help supplement verbal communication
• Articulation therapy: Addresses mispronunciation of sounds
• Feeding and swallowing therapy: Available for both infants and older children
• Fluency therapy: Helps children who stutter
• Language therapy: Supports children with language impairments
• Social communication training: Designed for neurodivergent children
• Voice therapy: Treats hoarse or strained voices

Our adult speech pathology services include:

• Aphasia therapy: Assisting adults in recovering language skills after a stroke or brain trauma
• Cognitive-communication therapy: Helping with communication challenges related to cognitive impairments
• Dysphagia therapy: Providing exercises and education about swallowing disorders
• Fluency therapy: Supporting adults with stuttering issues
• Voice therapy: Managing voice disorders, including hoarseness and strained vocal quality

Please call us to learn more about our speech pathology treatments and services.

Stay healthy at our Olympic Fitness Centers

At UT Health East Texas Olympic Centers, we combine expert guidance and state-of-the-art facilities to offer a variety of fitness classes, personal training, and tailored fitness programs, all designed to enhance your wellness and exercise regimen. Our fitness centers are open to the public— not just patients at UT Health East Texas. Connected to the region’s leading healthcare network, our fitness centers are staffed by professionals trained to provide a medically-integrated approach to fitness. Many of our exercise programs designed to promote overall health. Click here to learn more.

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