Acute Physical Therapy

The Acute Physical Therapy program provides services in an inpatient setting. Evaluations and treatment are provided by our licensed physical therapists. The PT staff have specialized training and experience in unique specialty services, have specialized training and experience in unique specialty services, including manual therapy, management of back and neck pain, women's health and balance and dizziness problems. They also are certified in Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT).

Contact Information:
Program Office: (501) 686-6120
Manager's Office: (501) 296-1473
Director's Office: (501) 296-1077
Fax: (501) 686-8750

Mailing Address:
Inpatient Physical Therapy Services, Room M1061
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 West Markham St., #744
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

Physical Therapy Services

The Acute Physical Therapy program provides services to inpatients at the UAMS Medical Center. Our licensed physical therapists evaluate and treat a wide range of patients. They work with patients in order to restore overall functional mobility and increase endurance and strength.

• Gait training
• Transfer training
• Bed mobility training
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Cancer rehabilitation
• Range of motion
• Wheelchair mobility training
• Gross and fine motor coordination activities
• Joint mobilization
• Strengthening/ therapeutic training
• Non-vestibular related balance training
• Wound care
• Home program development and instruction
• Gastric bypass
• Orthopaedic injuries
• TKA rehabilitation
• THA rehabilitation

Referrals

Referrals can be made by placing orders in the e-chart pathway or by fax at (501) 686-8750.