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Methodist Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic

Methodist Hospital houses specialized outpatient rehabilitation therapy clinics led by a physiatrist, with extensive training in physical medicine and rehabilitation. In consultation with the individual's personal physician, the physiatrist directs the overall plan of treatment for each patient.

Meet Dr. Poblador

Jose Pablador, DO Jose Poblador, DO, FAAPMR, medical director of the Methodist Rehabilitation Center, is a board certified physiatrist.

As a physiatrist, Dr. Poblador has extensive specialized training in physical medicine and rehabilitation and serves as the leader for the team of health professionals and rehabilitation specialists. In consultation with the individual’s personal physician, Dr. Poblador directs the overall plan of treatment for each patient.

Diagnoses

Many conditions benefit from physiatrist-led treatment. Some of the diagnoses most frequently treated are

Amputation
Arthritis
Brain Injury
Multiple Trauma
Neurological Conditions

Orthopedic Conditions
Pulmonary/Cardiac Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke

Specialized Clinics

Team members conference weekly to coordinate each patient's treatment plan and ensure appropriate progress:

Neurosurgeons and orthopedists consult on cases in which surgery may be the best course of action.
Anesthesiologists help address severe or prolonged pain.
Neuropsychologists and behavioral health counselors assist with pain management strategies and identify and treat depression and anxiety which are often associated with disabling back disorders.
Physical therapists on the clinic's treatment team have advanced training in spine rehabilitation.

Amputee Clinic
Amputation causes special challenges in regaining mobility and function. At our specialized clinic we work individually with each patient to create a treatment plan. Family conferences are held to keep family members and the patient up to date on progress. Family members are welcome to attend any of the therapy sessions, to ask questions and to be involved in the patient's care.

Evaluation, treatment and education provided by the interdisciplinary team include:

Activities of daily living, such as dressing, home equipment needs, cooking and laundry
Fitting of appropriate prosthesis
Management of wound care
Mobility and proper walking technique

Referrals

Referrals to the Methodist Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics can be made through your physician, or for more information and self-referrals, call (402) 354-7954.

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