Outpatient Program

With more than 28,000 outpatient visits each year, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital is one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the entire Philadelphia region. We believe our scheduling flexibility, experienced staff, supplementary services (such as support groups) and individualized approach offer the greatest opportunity in the Delaware Valley for maximum recovery, no matter how minor or severe your injury or illness may be.

The broad range of orthopedic and neurological disorders we treat includes: brain injuries, stroke, spinal cord injuries, amputations, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Parkinson’s disease. Many patients are treated for these disorders in our 151-bed hospital, then continue their recovery as outpatients in our intensive Day Treatment Program...or in one of our Outpatient Therapy Programs, which include RehabWorks for work-related injuries and a comprehensive Pain Management Program. However, you need not be an inpatient first to have access to these programs. Most of our outpatients come to us seeking relief from nagging sports injuries, back pain, arthritis and balance problems, among other complaints.

The Bryn Mawr Rehab Outpatient Network, which has expanded beyond our flagship hospital to include six other locations in Philadelphia’s western suburbs, offers these patients convenient access to the same innovative treatment programs and high-quality physical, occupational and speech therapy services found at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital.

Day Treatment Programs

Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s Day Treatment Programs are designed to help individuals regain independence and to return to school, home, community or the workplace. Participation can be full or half day. Therapy focuses on daily living skills, including mobility, personal care, problem-solving, work/school skills, budgeting, social interactions and healthy lifestyles. Vocational rehabilitation is an important program component, and appropriate referrals are made for needed vocational services. A unique strength of Day Treatment is our focus on patient and family involvement in setting goals and planning treatment.

We offer treatment options for adults and adolescents with a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities. Three program options are:

• Brain Injury Day Treatment Program
• Comprehensive Outpatient Spinal Cord Program
• Adolescent Program

Orthopedic Day Program

Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital offers the region’s first and only comprehensive Orthopedic Day Program for single joint rehabilitation. This unique program provides intensive therapy seven days a week for post-surgical orthopedic patients and facilitates faster recovery because it allows patients to recuperate in the comfort of their own home each evening.

Bryn Mawr RehabWorks

RehabWorks, the hospital’s program for people with work related injuries and chronic pain, brings together an interdisciplinary team to support individuals whose functional capacity has diminished due to an illness or injury. Goal-oriented treatment addresses medical, physical and emotional needs. Pain management is just one component of RehabWorks. Other services include:

• Injury prevention, including job-site analysis, screening after a job offer to assess level of physical demand, lift tests, and employee education on body mechanics and ergonomic principles.
• Rehabilitation for work-related injury, including physical and occupational therapy, stretching, strengthening, aerobic conditioning, and education to expedite return to work.
• Work hardening, which is designed to incorporate regular workday tasks into therapy. Therapies include stretching, strengthening and aerobic conditioning along with real and simulated work tasks, and education.
• Independent medical and/or functional capacity evaluations by our physicians and therapists can help determine an individual’s physical capacities and limitations. Recommendations are made for feasibility of returning to specific jobs or for maximum medical improvement (MMI) status.

Pain Management Program

The RehabWorks program offers treatment for both chronic and acute pain through its Pain Management Program. An estimated 27 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, with lower back pain and headaches the most prevalent causes. To break the cycle of pain and suffering, Bryn Mawr Rehab’s Pain Management Program offers:

• An intensive 8- to 12-week program that is outcome-focused and cost-effective.
• Psychological services that include biofeedback, group therapy, individual therapy and education.
• State-of-the-art therapy environment with the latest equipment for physical conditioning and work simulation, both indoors and outdoors.
• Interdisciplinary team approach.
• Specialty services, such as aquatic therapy, assistive technology.

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Often referred to as an “unseen injury,” mild traumatic brain injury (also known as post concussion syndrome) can change the personality, disrupt the senses and interfere with cognitive abilities, even when initial symptoms like dizziness, headache and nausea disappear quickly. Ongoing symptoms may include memory and learning problems, unexplained mood swings, impaired planning or organizational skills, and depression. Treatment draws upon neuropsychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language pathology and psychological counseling.

Other Specialized Outpatient Services

A broad range of specialized outpatient services are available through Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital to enhance our individualized treatment programs, including:

• Aquatic therapy in our heated indoor pool
• Vestibular (balance) Rehab Program
• Lymphedema therapy
• Assistive technology services, including individually tailored electronic wheelchairs and computerized communication devices
• Adapted Driving Program for driving evaluations, recommendations for adaptive equipment and training in their use
• Neuropsychological evaluations

Bryn Mawr Rehab Outpatient Network

To serve the region better, Bryn Mawr Rehab Outpatient Network now offers rehabilitation services for adults and children at seven convenient locations scattered throughout Philadelphia's western suburbs. Our doctors and therapists (physical, occupational and speech) are experienced in treating a wide variety of injuries and illnesses, including: sports injuries, developmental delays and other pediatric disorders, and hand and upper extremity injuries, to name a few.

The Referral Process

A referral to Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital can be made by a physician, an insurance case manager, a social worker from an acute-care hospital, or a family member. Our clinical liaisons are available on-site at many acutecare hospitals in the Delaware Valley to review and evaluate medical records and to speak to families whose loved ones could benefit from our specialized services. Family members are strongly encouraged to visit our campus and to tour our Brain Injury Unit and therapy facilities when making a decision about rehabilitation care.

Want More Information?

• For more information about inpatient referrals, call 484-596-6000
• For information about outpatient referrals, call 484-596-3943
• For tours, call 484-596-5611