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We offer innovative and proven physical therapy and rehabilitation services to help patients with disabling injuries and conditions achieve their highest level of health and function — at home, at work, and in the community. Our services include:

Outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, provided in our many local rehabilitation centers
Inpatient therapy for patients with more debilitating injuries or illnesses at our renowned Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital
Acute rehabilitation for patients admitted to our hospitals

We provide a continuum of personalized care for every level of rehabilitation. Whether you are a patient in our hospital or are beginning therapy in any of our outpatient facilities, our expert team is with you every step of the way. Our board-certified physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists help you reduce pain, recover from injury, and return to an active physical lifestyle.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation services

Amputee Rehabilitation

We’ll help you adjust and recover after the loss of a leg, foot, arm, or hand.

Cancer Rehabilitation

Overcome the effects of your cancer or any associated lymph node swelling with a personalized treatment plan.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Heart and vascular therapy so you can resume your daily activities following a cardiac event.

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Our team will help you recover from injuries or issues involving bones, muscles and joints.

Rehabilitation Psychology

Learn healthy ways to mitigate and deal with your chronic pain from back issues, headaches or other conditions.

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

We will help you overcome and move on to a more mobile and self-sufficient life, while providing direction, therapies and encouragement.

Sports Medicine Physical Therapy

Return to sports or your active life with targeted, individualized therapy from our expert Sports Med team.

Stroke Rehabilitation

Regain your functionality, mobility and independence with our support and expert rehabilitation services.

Vestibular (Balance) Disorders Rehabilitation

Find relief with therapy for dizziness, vertigo and other vestibular disorders and concussion.

Women's Health Rehabilitation

Therapy for most pelvic floor problems.

View All PT/Rehab Services

A comprehensive list of physical therapy and rehabilitation services offered at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Specialty Services

Convenient locations

Our rehabilitation services are located throughout central Ohio. For physical therapy, please contact our offices in New Albany, Gahanna or Lewis Center. Located closer to campus is the Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute and the Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care Center. Patients with more serious conditions may receive in-patient treatment at the Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital on the Wexner Medical Center campus. Additional locations with specialized services are available as well.

Patients with more serious conditions may receive inpatient treatment at the Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital. The facility, ranked 31^st nationally, has set the standard for inpatient care and rehabilitation for seriously injured patients. It's one of five hospitals in the U.S. chosen to participate in the NeuroRecovery Network developed by the Christopher Reeve Foundation.

Why choose Ohio State

Expert Care

Ohio State brings together an interdisciplinary team of rehabilitation specialists to create unique treatment plan for each patient. Your team may include physical medicine physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, orthopedists and other rehabilitation specialists. Together, we focus on a comprehensive program of care and services that helps you advance toward optimal health, wellness, and improved quality of life.

Nationally Recognized

We’re the only central Ohio rehabilitation program that’s certified for both traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke care. Our rehabilitation program has been consistently recognized for decades as among the nation’s best and is ranked 12th by the U.S. News and World Reports Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation. We are one of only five centers* in the nation chosen to participate in the NeuroRecovery Network, which uses activity-based therapies for spinal cord injury rehabilitation. We offer unparalleled expertise in caring for those with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and stroke.

Accredited for Excellence

Ohio State is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, or CARF. This national recognition means physical rehabilitation programs at Ohio State meet or exceed the highest standards of quality, safety and outcome measures. Our outpatient Specialty Amputee Program is one of only two CARF-accredited outpatient amputee programs in the nation.

Starting your physical rehab journey

Are you a candidate to start Outpatient Rehabilitation? Review our Initiation of Care Criteria
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Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation at Ohio State

Comprehensive, world-class care and facilities for all of your rehabilitation needs.