Physical Therapy
The Physical Therapy Department at Augusta Medical Center provides evaluation and treatment interventions for patients with physical disorders or impairments to help them achieve their maximum functional level. Evaluations are performed by a Physical Therapist (PT) to determine the needs of each individual patient. Functional deficits may be related to orthopedic, neurologic, congenital and systemic disorders, or they may be related to chronic pain or the aging process. An individualized plan of care is developed for each patient. Functional goals are set and mutually agreed upon by patient and therapist.
Treatment interventions incorporated into the plan of care may include the following:
- therapeutic exercises for strengthening, range of motion, endurance or neuromuscular re-education; aquatic therapy
- therapeutic activities including bed mobility, transfer training, gait training, wheelchair skills
- use of physical agents such as therapeutic cold, heat, ultrasound or electrical stimulation
- manual therapy techniques such as massage and mobilization
- fitting and/or training for orthotic and prosthetic devices
- community or work reintegration/work hardening
- wound care
- education concerning your condition and its treatment
Treatment interventions may be carried out by a PT or a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), who work under the supervision of the therapist. All PT and PTA personnel on staff at AMC are licensed by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.
The Inpatient Physical Therapy Department is located at Augusta Medical Center on the ground floor, Building A. This department provides services to patients in the acute care, Skilled Nursing and Neuro-Rehab units, as well as outpatient wound care services. The Home Health division is located in the Augusta Community Care building on the AMC campus.
The Outpatient Physical Therapy clinics are located in the Physical Medicine Building on the AMC campus and at Shenandoah Valley Physical Therapy at 1609 N. Coalter Street, Staunton, VA.
Augusta Medical Center also has a full service fitness center located on campus. We have a transition program to allow you to continue with your exercise regimen after discharge from therapy services.
Hours of Operation:
AMC Inpatient Physical Therapy
Mon-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat-Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(540) 332-4010 or 932-4010
Physical Medicine Building (PMB)
Mon and Wed 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tues and Thurs 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(540) 332-5935 or 932-5935
Shenandoah Valley Physical Therapy (SVPT)
Mon-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(540) 886-7544