Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Speech language pathologists can help improve quality of life and independence through personalized one-on-one care

During National Speech, Language, and Hearing Month, we're celebrating the role speech-language pathologists play in helping patients heal after an illness or injury. Speech language pathologists help with speech and articulation, cognition, the physical aspect of speaking, and even swallow disorders. They develop an individualized care plan based on each patient's needs and goals to [...]

2025-05-20T08:02:13-05:00May 20th, 2025|

During Occupational Therapy Awareness Month, learn how expert care can help you regain independence and resume favorite activities

April is Occupational Therapy Awareness Month, and Regional One Health's Shanaaz Khan, OT, is educating the public about how she can help them heal from a variety of conditions. At Regional One Health's Center for Rehabilitative Medicine, skilled occupational therapists focus on Activities of Daily Living, which are daily tasks like getting dressed, eating, and [...]

2025-04-16T13:09:02-05:00April 23rd, 2025|

“It’s the best place to be:” The care Carla Sanderson received at Regional One Health healed her body and lifted her spirit

After a serious car accident, Carla Sanderson spent three weeks at our Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital. She suffered serious injuries, but she says the exceptional care she received lifted her spirits and healed her body. Now, Carla is back to her family, embarking on new adventures, and seeking ways to [...]

2025-03-06T12:24:50-06:00March 6th, 2025|

Regional One Health helps patients with traumatic brain injury get back to life through expert care and comprehensive support

During Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month in March, our team is raising awareness about how expert care and support can help patients heal. Regional One Health offers comprehensive care for traumatic brain injuries, both during the critical phase and as patients go through rehabilitation therapy. Our team also provides free care coordination and access to [...]

2025-02-04T15:43:23-06:00March 3rd, 2025|

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 [...]

2024-09-12T06:58:41-05:00September 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|