Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Stroke rehabilitation can improve recovery and help you get back to activities you enjoy

After a stroke, rehabilitation therapy is key to helping patients regain function, strength, and stamina. Regional One Health offers inpatient and outpatient stroke rehabilitation, and our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital recently earned accreditation for its Stroke Specialty Program. By starting evidence-based stroke rehab as soon as possible, stroke patients can regain independence and improve quality of [...]

2025-02-06T10:09:21-06:00February 19th, 2025|

“It’s the best care in our community:” As a nurse and a mom, Susan Brown is grateful for the top-quality treatment her son received at Regional One Health

When Susan Brown's son Matt was taken to Regional One Health after a serious car accident, she experienced both expertise and compassion from his providers. As an experienced nurse and as a mom, Susan was impressed every step of the way as Matt moved from the Elvis Presley Trauma Center to the ICU to [...]

2025-01-28T10:04:53-06:00February 4th, 2025|

There’s a link between aging and arthritis – but you don’t just have to live with pain and poor mobility as you get older!

Natural aging processes and cumulative wear-and-tear can put you at risk of arthritis as you get older. Our rheumatologists can help through support for lifestyle changes, medication, rehabilitation therapy and more. Our team's goal is to improve your quality of life by helping you manage your symptoms, improve function, and slow disease progression. As you [...]

2024-09-12T06:58:41-06:00September 12th, 2024|

Ask the Experts: If you’re looking to get fit this year, here’s how to avoid injury while you do it

If you're looking to improve your fitness in 2024, it's important to follow some basic guidelines to reduce your risk of injury. Our Post-Rehab Wellness Program at the Center for Rehabilitative Medicine helps patients exercise safely and return to fitness activities following rehab for an injury or illness. Here's their expert advice on how anyone [...]

2023-12-12T09:52:56-06:00January 4th, 2024|

“They saved my life:” After three months as a patient, Payton Carter returned to Regional One Health on her own terms to say thank you

Payton Carter recently made the trip from Kentucky to Memphis for a very special reason - to thank the providers at Regional One Health who she credits with saving her life. Payton was rushed to the Elvis Presley Trauma Center with life-threatening injuries after a car accident. Thanks to the expert medical care and compassion [...]

2023-12-07T08:37:18-06:00December 21st, 2023|

Ask the Experts: How can a Functional Capacity Evaluation let me know if it’s safe to go back to work after an injury?

A Function Capacity Evaluation can tell you if it's safe to return to work after you've done rehabilitation therapy for an injury or illness. The test takes about four hours and involves a series of exercises designed to measure strength and range of motion. Patients may be cleared to return to work, asked to [...]

2023-11-08T08:41:29-06:00November 15th, 2023|

Living with joint pain? Physical therapy can help you stay active without surgery

Many people deal with joint pain as they get older, but that doesn't necessarily mean surgery is the only option! Drew Tucker, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist who sees patients at our East Campus Center for Rehabilitative Medicine. He said therapy can help you delay or even avoid surgery while continuing your daily [...]

2023-08-10T09:56:02-06:00September 13th, 2023|

“Life is what you make of it:” With faith, determination and expert care, Stephanie Love is reclaiming her independence after a stroke

After Memphis-Shelby County School Board member Stephanie Love had a stroke at just 41 years old, she was determined to get back to advocating for local students, parents and teachers. She turned to Regional One Health Outpatient Rehabilitation for the care she needed to relearn to walk, talk and perform day-to-day tasks. Now, Stephanie [...]

2025-02-21T10:21:18-06:00June 27th, 2023|

Otis will see you now: For Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital patients, animal therapy proves that “not all medicine comes in a bottle”

Regional One Health is partnering with Mid South Therapy Dogs to provide animal therapy services for our patients. Animal therapy is shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve response to therapy, and more. On top of that, it provides an emotional boost for patients, allowing them to focus on something positive during a difficult [...]

2023-05-16T14:51:04-06:00May 30th, 2023|

Regional One Health and the Rollin’ Grizzlies are helping patients reclaim independence and joy after life-changing trauma

At Regional One Health, we believe patients shouldn't just survive a traumatic injury, they should get the chance to return to the activities they love. Our Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital are built to help critically injured patients heal, regain strength, and return to independent life. That's exactly what happened for Mike [...]

2024-11-14T12:53:27-06:00May 17th, 2023|