Rehabilitation

Parkland Burn Rehabilitation

Our goal is to provide comprehensive, evidence-based therapy for our burn patients. We strive to help our patients maximize their potential and independence via individualized patient-centered treatment plans. Burn rehabilitation centers on improving the overall quality of life (physical, emotional, and social) and easing the transition back to home and community.

Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy

At Parkland, our team is composed of Occupational, Physical, and Speech therapists, as well as therapy aides. This group works as an integral part of our inter-disciplinary team. Burn patients benefit from specialized care which is initiated within 24-hours of admission. Our therapy team is staffed daily to support our patient needs. Individual treatment plans are developed and focus on improving a patient’s function and independence in self-care, range of motion, mobility, communication, and swallowing. Our team is specially trained to address the unique needs of the burn patient, including prevention and correction of burn scarring, splinting, and casting needs, pre-prosthetic training, and contracture management. Rehabilitation is available through the continuum of care.

Parkland Burn Center Rehabilitation Goals

Individualized positioning, edema management, splinting/casting, and exercise Improving patient full-body mobility, range of motion, and strength Facilitating independence with Activities of Daily Living Managing and prevention of contractures and scar formation Addressing speech/swallowing impairments Facilitating communication with tracheostomized patients Implementation of early mobility program to minimize effects of prolonged bedrest Adapting equipment and/or environment to facilitate independence Incorporating caregivers and family in treatment planning and education Facilitating psycho-social adjustment of the patient and caregivers Continuous focus on quality improvement Equipment and facilities tailored to patient needs Community and School Reintegration

Early Therapy Intervention in the Burn Unit

Immobility can contribute to physical deconditioning, increased hospital length of stay, and post-discharge complications. Our skilled team of Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapists help to individualize plans for the patient’s progress. Early mobilization has been proven to help with secretion management, respiratory support, skin-integrity issues, and overall improved treatment outcomes. Our group of specialty-trained therapists incorporate principles of early mobilization to achieve improved outcomes for our burn population. Addressing swallowing and communication concerns are also part of our early intervention program.

Outpatient Therapy

Outpatient Rehabilitation is available Monday through Friday, by referral only For Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy information and scheduling needs, please contact 214-590-8139.