Rehabilitation

The Rehabilitation Services Department provides services in many settings: at the hospital campuses in Atlanta, Forsyth, Cherokee and Alpharetta.

 

Services cover any medical or dental condition or injury, which require the relief of pain and improvement in functional performance.

 

Audiology Services

 

Services are provided by Licensed audiologists and include: the evaluation of auditory problems for infants, children and adults; auditory brainstem response testing; central auditory testing; otoacoustic emissions testing; tympanometry; hearing aid assessment; and other audiological testing.

For more information, call Northside's Audiology Department at (770) 667-4231;

Occupational Therapy

 

Licensed occupational therapists provide multiple services including: evaluation, treatment and education. Areas of specific interest include: upper extremity and hand rehabilitation, splinting, adaptive equipment, activities of daily living, lymphedema management and treatment, and functional capacity evaluations.

For more information, call (404) 851-8912.

For information about ergonomic analysis and functional capacity evaluation, contact Megan Miller, OTR/L, at (404) 851-8280.

 

Physical Therapy

 

Services are provided by Licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. These specialists design individualized treatment programs to reduce the effects of pain or weakness on functional abilities. Hydrotherapeutic wound care also is available. Evening appointments are available by appointment.

For more information, call (404) 851-8912.

Speech/Language Pathology Services

 

Licensed speech/language pathologists offer diagnostic evaluation and therapy for children and adults in the following areas: speech, language, fluency and voice; Dysphagia/swallowing disorders; and Myofunctional disorders. Speech, language, hearing and vision screenings are provided at local preschools and private schools. Offices are located at Northside Hospital campuses and the Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus.

For more information, call (404) 851-8912.