Director: Brad Swiger

Direct Line: 803-637-1148

The Rehabilitation Department at Edgefield County Hospital is now a full-time in house service. The department offers:

A physical therapist works under the directon of your doctor to treat your health care needs with exercises and modalities. We work to prevent/ relieve pain, improve functional status, and regain lost abilities in the context of your needs evaluated at that time.

ECH Rehabilitation Department consists of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy.  We are equipped to handle a wide variety of diagnosis as it relates to returning an individual to their highest rehab potential.

Here are just a few examples of health care issues that are seen by therapists:

Orthopedic:

•     Total Hip Replacement
•     Total Knee Replacement
•     Joint pain due to injury or overuse
•     Back Pain

Wound Care:

•     Diabetic Ulcers
•     Circulation disorders
•     Pressure Ulcers

Neurological:

•     Strokes
•     Parkinson’s disease
•     Multiple Sclerosis
•     Traumatic Brain Injury

Cardiopulmonary:

•     Congestive Heart Failure
•     Coronary Artery Disease
•     Pneumonia

It is our goal to give you the best rehabilitation experience possible.  As Edgefield County Hospital’s mission statement directs, we are here to serve you with the highest quality health care service.