Since 1975, Methodist Rehabilitation has helped thousands of brain injury patients reach the highest possible level of independence. We see more brain injury patients than any inpatient rehabilitation facility in Mississippi. This experience gives us the proven expertise that no other Mississippi hospital can claim.
Through our affiliation with the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), we’re part of the Neuro Institute that’s committed to clinical, academic and research excellence. This relationship gives our patients access to UMMC specialists, who regularly consult with our staff.
As the state’s premier provider of a comprehensive brain injury rehabilitation program, we treat patients — from teenagers to adults — with acquired brain injuries resulting from trauma, cerebral hemorrhage, infection, tumors or lack of oxygen.
Services are available through inpatient hospital stays, and our physicians also provide follow-up treatment for rehabilitation-related needs through our outpatient clinic located on the hospital’s second floor and through Methodist Physical Medicine at our East Campus in Flowood, MS. Outpatient Therapy is also available at our Outpatient Therapy Clinics in Clinton, Gluckstadt, Flowood, and Ridgeland.
Your Care Team
Dr. Joan Hou, a UMMC staff member of the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in the School of Medicine, works alongside our brain injury team. Hou is board certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Brain Injury. Read Dr. Joan Hou’s Bio
The brain injury team also includes nurse practitioners, certified rehabilitation nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, respiratory therapists, therapeutic recreation specialists, dieticians, pharmacists, case managers, social workers, neuropsychologists, biomedical engineers, orthotists and assistive technology and robotic equipment specialists.
Our Program
After undergoing a comprehensive evaluation, patients receive individualized treatment designed to encourage maximum recovery. Our brain injury team then works with patients, family members, and referring physicians to set goals for a successful return to home, work, school, and community life.
A typical treatment schedule includes occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapy. When not in therapy, patients are under the care of our nursing team, many of whom are Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurses. They help promote independence by reinforcing skills learned in therapy and by providing education on a variety of rehab topics.
Family members are always welcome to be part of the process and are encouraged to take advantage of group support and educational opportunities.
Issues typically addressed during the recovery process include:
- Cognitive, Emotional and Behavioral Needs
- Activities of Daily Living
- Mobility
- Respiratory Function
- Communication/Cognition
- Spasticity Management
- Nutrition/Swallowing
- Skin Health
- Adjustment Issues
- Assistive Technology Needs
- Community Reintegration
What Sets Us Apart
Rehabilitation is an important step toward independence, and the decision is in your hands. Here are some factors to help you evaluate our capabilities when choosing rehabilitation care.
Latest Technology
We equip our therapy gym and patient rooms with the latest rehabilitation equipment and technology designed to enhance recovery.
Neuro Clinical Specialists
We employ the largest number of Neuro Clinical Specialists and Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurses in Mississippi.
Certified Brain Injury Specialists
Many of our therapists also have the designation of Certified Brain Injury Specialist, a credential that recognizes advanced knowledge and training in brain injury care, rehabilitation, and support.
Quest Program
Our Quest community reintegration program is Mississippi’s most comprehensive outpatient program for people with brain injury, spinal and other neurological injuries who wish to make a successful return to work, school, or community life.
Wheelchair Guidance
We offer evaluations and guidance for the selection of wheelchairs, environmental control units, adaptive computer equipment, and other assistive technology via the expertise of specially certified therapists
Motion Analysis Lab
We evaluate the abilities of patients with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and stroke in our Motion Analysis Laboratory, one of only a few such labs in the nation.
Gait Training
We provide treadmill gait training and robot-assisted walking therapy, which can help patients make significant gains in their walking ability.
Clinical Trials
We give patients the opportunity to benefit from clinical trials and other research through our Center for Neuroscience and Neurological Recovery (CNNR). The CNNR is led by a physician-scientist who works with a team of investigators, including fellow physicians and experts in engineering, therapy, neuropsychology, and orthotics and prosthetics.
Innovations
We offer innovative rehab technologies, including electrical stimulation devices that address foot drop, hand and leg weakness, and swallowing disorders.
Lifelong Care
We provide lifelong care through an extensive network of outpatient clinics and community services, including Methodist Physical Medicine, Methodist Outpatient Therapy, Methodist Pain Management, and Methodist Orthotics & Prosthetics.
Spasticity Management
We have built a nationally recognized spasticity management program to help patients overcome this frequent side effect of brain and spinal cord injury.
Not-for-Profit
As a not-for-profit hospital, we invest in our mission to provide the highest quality care, education, and research to our patients.
