Physical therapy and rehabilitation services in New Mexico
At Lovelace, we understand that recovering from illness, injury, or surgery requires more than exercise—it takes the right care team, advanced therapies, and ongoing support. Our rehabilitation specialists provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology, to help restore mobility, independence, and quality of life. Whether you’re recovering from a stroke, sports injury, orthopedic surgery, cancer treatment, or neurological disorder, our team of licensed therapists will create a personalized plan tailored to your unique needs.
Our rehabilitation programs
Our multidisciplinary team includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and rehabilitation specialists who collaborate to provide seamless, patient-centered care. Each program is designed to:
- Improve strength, mobility, and balance
- Restore functional independence
- Reduce pain and prevent reinjury
- Support long-term wellness and recovery
Physical therapy services
Our licensed physical therapists help patients regain movement, manage pain, and recover from injury or surgery. Common treatments include:
- Orthopedic rehabilitation for joint replacements, fractures, and spine conditions
- Sports injury treatments for athletes of all ages, including ACL injury prevention programs
- Balance and vestibular rehabilitation to reduce dizziness and fall risk
- Neurological rehabilitation for stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and brain injuries
- Post-surgical rehabilitation for faster recovery and improved outcomes
Occupational therapy services
Our occupational therapists help patients rebuild the skills needed for daily life and work. Services include:
- Activities of daily living training (e.g., driving, home navigation, personal care)
- Hand and upper extremity therapy, including splinting and wound care
- Workplace ergonomic evaluations and injury prevention training
- Functional capacity evaluations to support return-to-work readiness
- Pregnancy and postpartum programs to support mothers’ recovery and pelvic health
Speech therapy services
Our certified speech-language pathologists provide care for children and adults with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. Services include:
- Voice therapy for hoarseness, vocal cord conditions, and laryngeal disorders
- Swallowing therapy using video swallow studies, FEES, and neuromuscular stimulation
- Neurological rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, and Parkinson’s disease
- Pediatric speech therapy for fluency, articulation, and developmental delays
- Cognitive and communication therapy for memory and speech recovery
Cancer and specialty rehabilitation
Rehabilitation can be an important part of cancer recovery and survivorship. Our specialists offer:
- Breast cancer rehabilitation to address pain, lymphedema, and mobility limitations
- Gynecological cancer rehabilitation for pelvic health recovery
- Lymphedema management through therapy, exercise, and compression care
- Pain management services in partnership with interventional pain specialists
Inpatient rehabilitation services
We offer the following services on an inpatient basis:
- Amputation recovery
- Brain injury treatment
- Hip fracture care
- In-house dialysis with Tablo
- Major multiple trauma care
- Neurological disorder care
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Swallowing program
Outpatient rehabilitation services
We offer the following services on an outpatient basis:
- Activities of daily living training
- Aquatics program
- Arthritis treatment
- Back pain treatment
- Balance and vestibular rehabilitation
- Brain injury rehabilitation
- Breast cancer rehabilitation
- Certified pre-employment ability testing
- Certified wheelchair evaluations
- Concussion therapy and testing program
- Continence program
- Fall prevention
- Foot and ankle care
- Functional capacity evaluations
- Hand and upper extremity
- Home safety evaluations
- Interventional pain clinic
- Lymphedema program
- Neurological impairment
- Occupational health
- Occupational therapy
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Outpatient massage therapy
- Pain management
- Parkinson’s Program
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Pre-work screenings
- Return to work program
- Runner’s Clinic
- SPEAK OUT! program
- Spinal cord injury treatment
- Sports injury care
- Sportsmetrics Injury Prevention program
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Swallowing evaluation and intervention
- Voice program
- Work injury program
- Worksite evaluation program
Why choose Lovelace for rehabilitation?
- Multidisciplinary team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists
- Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehab centers across New Mexico
- State-of-the-art facilities with advanced diagnostic and therapy technology
- Personalized treatment plans focused on long-term recovery
- Support for patients of all ages, from pediatric to senior care
At Lovelace, we’re committed to helping you achieve your highest level of independence and function. Whether you need physical therapy for a sports injury, occupational therapy for daily living skills, or speech therapy after a neurological condition, our team is here to guide you through every step of your recovery.