Alamance Regional Medical Center, Burlington, North Carolina

Alamance Regional’s physical, occupational and speech therapists are dedicated to helping patients learn or relearn the skills needed to enjoy life to the fullest. Our highly-trained therapists are equipped to meet a wide range of rehabilitation needs, from hurt athletes and injured workers, to children with special needs, and seniors who have experienced a stroke or broken hip. We also work with employers to provide functional capacity evaluations, worker’s compensation case management, and injury prevention education. Click here to learn more about Alamance Regional's Employer Services.

Alamance Regional also offers cardiac rehabilitation (HeartTrack) and pulmonary rehabilitation (LungWorks) through our LifeStyle Center.

For our patients’ convenience, we have adult and teen therapy services in four locations throughout the area. For more information about any of our rehabilitation services, call (336) 538-7500.

Experience & Expertise
Our therapists have the specialized training, clinical expertise and national certifications needed to provide patients with the highest level of care. Of our 39 professional staff members, 20 hold master’s degrees and seven hold doctorate degrees. Nine of our staff members also hold part-time or full-time teaching positions in the Department of Physical Therapy Education at Elon University.

To take a virtual tour of our facility, click here.

Alamance Regional Outpatient Clinics

Adults who require multiple or specialized therapies receive physical, occupational and speech-language therapy at the Alamance Regional outpatient clinic on the lower level of the Alamance Regional campus.

These services include:

Occupational Therapy – Our occupational therapists help patients gain the skills they need for the activities of daily living. Our treatment area includes a fully equipped kitchen. We also have a therapist with special training in the needs of low vision patients.

Physical Therapy – Our physical therapists provide treatment for orthopedic patients, as well as those with neurological disorders, such as stroke, Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis. Our team also specializes in wound care.

Speech-Language Pathology – Our speech language pathologists treat aphasia, swallowing and voice disorders. They provide videofluoroscopic swallowing studies, vital stimulation therapy and deep pharyngeal neuromuscular stimulation.

Oncology Rehabilitation – The Oncology Rehabilitation program provides an interdisciplinary approach to meeting the individual needs of cancer patients and caregivers. After diagnosis, during treatment and in recovery, patients receive care from therapists and professionals who specialize in lymphedema, exercise, stress management, nutrition, massage therapy and activities of daily living.

Women’s Rehabilitation Services – Women in all stages of life can face medical conditions that interfere with daily activities – conditions such as incontinence, pelvic pain, osteoporosis, pre-natal and post-natal pain. We utilize biofeedback, exercise, relaxation techniques, pain management, and other therapies to help women manage these health problems and regain the confidence they need for an active life. Each patient receives private therapy sessions designed to meet her individual needs.

For more information about any of these conditions or treatments, click here to access our "Your Health" area.

Comprehensive physical therapy services for teens and adults are also provided at these locations:

Mebane Medical Park

Yanceyville Clinic

Inpatient Services
Our rehabilitation team prepares patients who are recovering from surgery or an illness for the transition to home or other inpatient facilities. Patients scheduled for orthopedic surgery have the opportunity to meet the physical therapist before surgery and discuss his or her individual rehabilitation plan. Our therapy team also provides rehabilitation services for Edgewood Place, Alamance Regional’s skilled nursing facility located at The Village at Brookwood. A special unit at Edgewood Place is equipped and designed for the unique needs of rehabilitation patients.

Employer Services
We have extensive experience working with employers throughout the area and offer the following services (link to employer services page).

Functional capacity evaluations
Ergoscience functional capacity evaluations
Ergonomics evaluations and injury prevention education
Worker’s compensation case management.

Orthopedic Rehabilitation Care
Our team of physical and occupational therapists begin working with patients the day after surgery to increase mobility and function. Once released from the hospital, many orthopedic patients benefit from our outpatient rehabilitation services. Outpatient services are available in several locations, including the Alamance Regional campus, South Church Street, Burlington, Mebane Medical Park and Yanceyville.

Orthopedic patients who need short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation care have access to Edgewood Place, Alamance Regional’s skilled nursing facility. A unit designed just for rehabilitation patients is located near a specially equipped gym. The gym includes a kitchen, stairs and other items to help patients practice every-day living skills.

Center for Fitness & Human Movement Studies
Alamance Regional and Elon University have created a new Center for Fitness & Human Movement Studies on the Alamance Regional Campus.

Physical & Sports Rehabilitation Clinic
Our Physical and Sports Rehabilitation Clinic is staffed and equipped to meet the special needs of injured athletes or workers. To learn more, click here.

Pediatric Rehabilitation Clinic
Our physical, occupational and speech therapists provide evaluation and treatment for children from birth to adolescence. To learn more, click here.