Mercy Outpatient Rehabilitation Center - Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital

Common types of rehabilitation include occupational therapy to help you navigate daily tasks, physical therapy for improved strength, movement and flexibility, and speech and language therapy to help with difficulties speaking or swallowing. 

We have a comprehensive range of outpatient rehabilitation services at Mercy General Hospital including:

• Certified hand therapy

• Head and neck cancer treatment

• Neurological rehabilitation for stroke, Parkinson’s disease and other conditions

• Occupational therapy, including visual deficits and specialized wheelchair or mobility evaluation 

• Orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, athletic strength and conditioning

• Physical therapy

• Speech and language disorders

• Swallow and dysphagia treatment

• Vertigo and vestibular and balance rehabilitation

• Vocal cord dysfunction

• Women’s health, including pelvic floor therapy 

Our specialists and support staff also offer adaptive equipment assessments and recommendations, functional capacity evaluations, custom splinting and ergonomic education and training.

Our rehabilitation specialists treat a wide range of conditions. We care for people living with or recovering from diseases, disorders and injuries such as:

• Balance problems, such as vertigo and vestibular dysfunctions 

• Chronic illness

• Concussion and brain injuries

• Cumulative trauma disorders

• Difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia

• Speech and language disorders

• Hand problems and injuries

• Muscle, bone and joint injuries

• Nerve compression injuries

• Neurological diseases, including movement disorders, stroke and Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis

• Overuse and repetitive motion injuries

• Pelvic floor dysfunction, including stress incontinence

• Recovery after leg, foot or other amputation surgery

• Spinal cord injuries and recovery from back surgery

• Sports-related injuries

• Traumatic injuries

• Workplace injuries

You may need neurological or cognitive rehabilitation if you have an injury or illness that impacts your brain, spinal cord or nerves. We often provide this specialized rehabilitation to help people recovering from or living with conditions such as:

• Balance problems, including vestibular dysfunction 

• Concussion and brain injuries

• Movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease

• Other neurological diseases, such as multiple sclerosis

• Spinal cord injuries

• Stroke

Our TBI Navigation Program is a free, grant-funded service designed to help patients manage life after a brain injury. A TBI Navigator will work with you to create an individualized plan, connect you with community resources and help you reach your personal recovery goals.

To be eligible, you must be 18 or older, have a history of a traumatic brain injury and be medically and psychologically stable. 

Participation requires an application and an intake interview. To begin, please call (916) 453-7939 or email tbi_sacramento@commonspirit.org.

If you are recovering from a concussion — or experiencing persistent symptoms — we offer guided education to help you manage your daily activities and improve your quality of life. 

Resources include:

• Recent concussion education: A 10-minute video and monthly classes to help you manage symptoms in the first days and weeks following an injury.

• Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) classes: A four-part, weekly online series for those whose symptoms (such as headaches, dizziness or memory issues) last longer than expected.

• Support groups: Hybrid weekly and bi-monthly meetings that provide social connection, education and community outings.

For more information or to register for a class, please call (916) 453-7939 or email tbi_sacramento@commonspirit.org.

Inpatient rehabilitation takes place while people are staying at the hospital or at a rehabilitation center. This type of on-site program provides daily intensive therapy and medical support following an injury, illness or surgical treatment.

Outpatient rehabilitation allows patients to receive therapy during scheduled visits while continuing to live at home. Both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs focus on helping you regain function and independence. Home health services must have ended in order for a patient to qualify for outpatient rehabilitation services.

At Mercy General Hospital outpatient rehab, we accept referrals from physicians. For more information or to make a referral as a provider, please call our center.

Most insurance plans cover outpatient rehabilitation services when medically necessary. Ask your insurance provider or call us to understand what your specific plan requires.