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Minimizing Pain & Maximizing Function We treat patients of all ages who want to return to an independent life of well-being by actively working toward recovery. Maximum Results - Superior Rehabilitative Care At
TOP Rehab we use state of the art equipment and the latest treatment
technology to assure our patients maximum results. What we can treat:
To schedule your appointment for evaluation call: Tullahoma Office: (931) 455-5189 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday Manchester Office: (931) 728-5189 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday
TOP
Rehab Services, Inc., is a comprehensive locally owned and
operated rehabilitation facility conveniently located to serve the
people of Coffee, Franklin, Bedford, and Moore counties.
Our services include physical, occupational, and speech
therapy on an outpatient basis.
Who Needs Occupational Therapy? · People
with repetitive motion or cumulative trauma injuries including
carpal tunnel syndrome, upper extremity tendonitis, etc · People
needing wound care · People
with work-related injuries · People
who have had a stroke or heart attack · People
with arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or other serious illnesses · Children
with birth injuries, learning problems, or developmental
disabilities · People
with burns, spinal cord injuries, or amputations Adult Occupational Therapy Services ·
Evaluations and
treatment of upper extremity injuries examples: tennis elbow,
shoulder injuries, trigger finger, tendonitis, carpal tunnel
syndrome, fractures, trauma, etc. ·
Specialized in the
evaluation and treatment of upper extremity wounds ·
Customized treatment
programs aimed at improving abilities to carry out daily living and
vocational activities ·
Comprehensive
evaluation of job environments and recommendations on necessary
adaptations ·
Assessment of and
treatment for work performance skills ·
Recommendations and
training in the use of adaptive equipment to replace lost function ·
Instructions to family
members and caregivers in safe and effective methods of caring for
persons with disabilities ·
Extensive dynamic and
static upper extremity splinting program including assessment and
fabrication of splints. ·
Work Hardening ·
Functional Capacity
Evaluation ·
Pre-Work Screens ·
Ergonomic Evaluations Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services ·
NDT
facilitation/techniques ·
Sensory integration (SI)
treatment principles ·
Specialized visual
perceptual testing and treatment ·
Fine motor coordination
and dexterity ·
School system
evaluations and treatment ·
Splinting ·
ADL training ·
Oral motor
facilitation/desensitization ·
Behavior modification ·
Motor planning/ideation
activities
A
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) has a minimum of five years experience and
4,000 or more hours of clinical practice in hand therapy.
They must also pass a national exam.
This degree of certification means patients working with an upper
extremity injury can often hasten their return to a productive lifestyle.
A CHT is recognized by the medical community as a specialist in upper
extremity rehabilitation. OUR
SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ·Hand/Upper
Extremity Rehabilitation ·Custom Splinting ·Assessment
of Adaptive Equipment Needs ·Wound Care ·Ergonomics ·Functional
Capacity Evaluations of the Upper Extremity Custom SplintingTOP Rehab is very proud to have a highly qualified CHT on staff.
Any splint can be custom fabricated for you on site, often while you
wait. Our premier Occupational
Therapy team will work to ensure that you are treated compassionately and with
respect. We can provide
custom static and dynamic upper extremity splints.
Static splints are typically provided to protect injured or surgically
repaired structures, support weakened structures to increase functional
performance of daily activities and to correct joint deformity.
Dynamic splints are used to either assist with regaining mobility or to
allow early protected mobilization as in the case of a tendon repair.
Dynamic Splint Sample Static Splint Sample
Types of Conditions Treated
by CHT
Hand
Therapy Injuries to the hand and upper extremities can be complex, involving
bone, tendon, nerve and/or skin. Recovery
is equally dependent upon expert physician care and early, appropriate therapy.
The goal of treatment is to help patients regain full hand and upper
extremity function for daily activities. We
provide care for patients with the following conditions: ·
Cumulative trauma ·
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ·
Tendonitis and Trigger Finger ·
Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid
Arthritis ·
Surgical/Non-Surgical Fractures ·
Tendon Lacerations ·
Burns ·
Wrist and Elbow Injuries ·
Nerve Injuries ·
Amputations ·
Soft Tissue Injuries ·
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy ·
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ·
Scleroderma ·
Shoulder Conditions (such as
rotator cuff, tendonitis, frozen shoulder) Hand/Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
A
CHT can identify problems unique to the upper extremities and can
effectively treat and rehabilitate patients with conditions involving the upper
extremities. Our focus is on
providing continuum of care throughout the recovery process while valuing the
importance of one-on-one time with each patient.
Our experienced hand therapist can offer patients help by assisting with
any of the following areas; to return them to a productive lifestyle. ·
Education Regarding Management of
Arthritic Symptoms (which include techniques to minimize joint deformity,
appropriate types of exercise, splinting & joint protection training) ·
Management of acute or chronic
pain ·
Desensitization following nerve
injury or trauma ·
Sensory re-education after
nerve injury ·
Design and implementation of
exercise programs to increase motion
and/or strength ·
Prosthetic training ·
Training in the performance of
daily life skills through adapted methods ·
Training in ergonomic
principles ·
Management of Joint stiffness
& swelling Wound Care
Any patient who has a wound, acute or chronic,
that is not showing signs of healing after 3 weeks or patients with complicated
surgical wounds should be considered as a candidate for wound care.
What do Speech Pathologists Do? Speech-language pathologist help people develop their communication abilities as well as treat speech, language, swallowing, and voice disorders. Their services include prevention, identification, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Activities
to Encourage Speech & Language Development · Teach your baby to
imitate your actions, including clapping you hands, throwing kisses,
and playing finger games such as pat-a-cake, peek-a-boo, and the
itsy-bitsy-spider. · Talk as you bathe, feed,
and dress your baby. Talk
about what you are doing, where you are going, what you will do when
you arrive, and who and what you will see. · Identify colors.
Count items. Use gestures such as waving goodbye to help
convey meaning. · Introduce animal sounds
to associate a sound with a specific meaning: “the doggie says
woof-woof.” · Read to your child.
Sometimes “reading” is simply describing the pictures in
a book without following the written words. · Use good speech that is
clear and simple for your child to model.
Ask questions that require a choice.
“do you want an apple or an orange?”
“Do you want to wear your red or blue shirt?” · Expand vocabulary. Name body parts, and identify what you do with them. “This is my nose. I can smell.”
Aquatic therapy is a type of physical therapy that involves performing exercises in the water. Aquatic therapy is especially beneficial for people who have difficulty with weight bearing activities due to arthritis, recent fracture, sprains, or their weight. Exercising in the water provides several benefits that exercise on land can not. First, buoyancy of the water provides an unloading of the weight bearing joints of the spine, knee, and hips. This is helpful for those who can not tolerate exercise on land due to joint pain. Water also provides assistance and resistance while exercising so that one can progress through various levels of activity while increasing strength. Aquatic therapy is beneficial for a variety of patient populations. People who suffer from arthritis often have an improvement in range of motion from aquatic therapy. Water unloads uncomfortable extremities while helping to loosen stiff joints. Another patient population that has found aquatic therapy to be quite beneficial, includes patients with fibromyalgia.
AQUATIC EXERCISE PROGRAM TOP Rehab also provides an water exercise program designed for people with arthritis and related conditions. Water exercise is especially good for people with arthritis, because it allows you to exercise without putting excess strain on your joints and muscles. The aquatic exercise program gives participants the opportunity to do gentle activities in warm water, with guidance from a trained instructor. Although it is a non-clinical program (Doctor prescription is not required), participants have enjoyed some physical benefits such as decreased pain and stiffness. Perhaps the most valuable asset to an aquatic exercise program is the social interaction. This friendly and supportive atmosphere allows members to make new friends. This class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:45 to 12:45 & 4:30 to 5:30. The classes cost $3 per session, if you would like more information about this class, please call us!
TOP Rehab has 2 convenient locations to serve the Middle Tennessee Area. 205 S. Woodland St.
Manchester Office: (931) 728-5189 8 AM to 6PM, Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday 205 South Woodland St., Manchester, TN 37355
Staff
Meet our TOP Staff
Lisa Hatfield, RPT Owner/Physical Therapist TOP Rehab Services, Inc. Lisa
Hatfield received her bachelor’s degree cum laude in 1981
from the University of Pittsburgh. From 1981 through 1986,
she worked as a staff physical therapist, at a nursing home, a
hospital and a clinic in the Pittsburgh area, while she pursuing
further training through, specialized courses and seminars on
such subjects as pain management, electrotherapy posture, rolfing
and work capacity evaluation.
In
1986, Lisa moved to Tullahoma, joining the staff of TheraCare
in Murfreesboro. Two
years to the month after moving to, Tullahoma, she struck out
on her own opening TOP Rehab in Jackson Medical Plaza in Tullahoma.
After five years in rented quarters, TOP Rehab opened its newly
constructed building further out North Jackson Street and in 1998
opened a branch office in Manchester.
Over
the past 12 years, TOP Rehab has developed along two distinct
but related lines treating patients on physician referral and
offering individually structured programs as the Wellness Center.
 Andrea
Barnett Turner, RPT.,
Tullahoma
Clinical Coordinator, Therapist
TOP Rehab Services, Inc.
Andrea
was raised in Tullahoma and graduated from Tullahoma High School
in 1994. She attended the University of Tennessee at
Chattanooga earning her B.S. in Physical Therapy in August of
1998. Andrea moved to Glasgow, KY where she worked at the
local hospital, T. J. Samson Community Hospital. In June of
2002 she joined the TOP Rehab team, moving back to Tullahoma to
be closer to family. Andrea's area of interest include
neck and back pain, post-op rehab and wound care. Andrea
is married and has three children: Clay, Jack and Mallory.
 Ashley Schilling, DPT.,
Physical Therapist TOP Rehab Services, Inc.
Ashley Schilling began work at TOP Rehab in October of 2008. She grew up on a family farm in central Iowa. She received her bachelors degree in biology with a minor in psychology from Iowa State University. She then completed her doctor of physical therapy degree at Washington University in St. Louis. Upon graduation she received the “Director’s Award” for outstanding academic and leadership achievements. Her interest in health care was sparked at a young age by her grandmother who returned to school to become an RN at the age of 50. During her doctoral training, she participated in a selective interdisciplinary clinical research training program funded by the National Institutes of Health. She presented her study’s results at the national American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting in Las Vegas February of 2009. She currently treats pediatric and adult patients with neurological injuries, diseases and disorders. She is an APTA certified clinical instructor and enjoys working with current PT and PTA students during their clinical training. She has a passion for learning about the latest advances in rehabilitation medicine and enjoys working in a comprehensive team setting. Ashley moved to middle Tennessee in August of 2008 and has grown to love the warm fall and wild winter weather of the mid-south. Her personal interests include traveling and spending time with her husband, Kyle, running, swimming, hiking, skiing, live music and reading.  Angela
Wehrle, DPT., Physical Therapist
TOP Rehab Services, Inc.
Angela
Wehrle has been a member of TOP Rehab Services staff for three
and a half years. Angela was born and raised in Tullahoma. She
is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and
has a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. Prior to this
she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Rhodes
College in Memphis Tennessee.
Tracey Mason, PTA., Physical
Therapist Assistant TOP Rehab Services, Inc.
Tracey grew up in Decherd, TN. She attended Franklin Co High School where she played softball and swam on the swim team. She graduated from high school in 2003. After high school she attended Motlow Community College for 2 years then entered the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Chattanooga State. She completed the PTA program in May 2007 and graduated with an Associates of Applied Science Degree. She passed her state boards in May 2007 and joined Top Rehab on June 11, 2007. She was married to Shaun Mason on June 2, 2007. She now lives in Tullahoma with her husband, 4 dogs, 1 cat, and expecting first baby in Dec 2009.
 Brian Boyd, OTR/L, CHT, Occupational Therapist & Certified Hand Therapist TOP Rehab Services, Inc. Brian Boyd has recently earned the distinguished CHT designation after completing all required clinical studies and examinations. These requirements include at least 5 years of clinical experience as a therapist, a minimum of 4,000 hours in direct practice in hand therapy, and successful completion of advanced clinical skills and theory in upper quarter rehabilitation and passing a comprehensive examination. We are fortunate to have a CHT to provide treatment in the Tullahoma area. Brian obtained his Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. He did his clinical training in upper extremity rehabilitation at Siskin Rehab Hospital and Erlanger Regional Trauma Center in Chattanooga, TN and HealthSouth Hand Clinic in Huntsville, Alabama. Brian and his wife live in Cowan with their two children ages 2 and 5.  June MacNeil,
Occupational Therapist TOP Rehab Services, Inc.
June graduated from Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York with a bachelor’s degree in Health Science & MS in Occupational Therapy. June also has a BA in Psychology with honors, and she graduated from New York School of Interior Design. From 2000 to 2001 June worked as an Occupational Therapist at Blue Ridge Rehabilitation Association, Inc. in Charlottesville, VA. She also worked at Martha Jefferson Homecare, Inc. as an Occupational Therapist during that time. June then moved to Tennessee to be closer to her family: her sister and brother-in-law, niece and niece’s family and nephew and his children. From 2001 to 2006 she worked at Vanderbilt University and Medical Center in Nashville, TN as an Occupational Therapist and Ergonomist. From 2003 to 2006 she worked at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN as an Occupational Therapist in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. In 2006, June joined the TOP Rehab, Inc. Team. June lives in Tullahoma with her standard schnauzer named Pepper and her cat Two. She enjoys being outdoors gardening, hiking and sailing. June has recently started taking lessons in oil painting.  Teresa
Massa, COTA., Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant TOP Rehab
Services, Inc.
After growing up in
Nashville, TN, Teresa attended the University of Tennessee in
Knoxville. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Education. Teresa taught Kindergarten briefly in Tennessee and
Colorado and then moved to Tullahoma with her two children. As
an instructor for the Skills School for Childhood Development,
she found a growing interest in occupational therapy. In May
2008 Teresa graduated from Nashville State Technical Community
College with an Associate's in Applied Science as an
occupational therapy assistant. Teresa primarily treats
pediatric patients as well as students in the Manchester City
School System.
 Anita Pierre-Louis,
M.S.P. CCC-Speech Language Pathologist TOP Rehab Service, Inc.
Anita Pierre-Louis joined TOP Rehab Service, Inc in January 2009. She has 22 years of experience working with both children and adults. Areas of expertise include feeding/swallowing, articulation, language, augmentative communication and cognitive disorders in both populations. Anita holds the Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She has also many years of providing supervision of graduate and post-graduate students in the fiend of Speech Pathology.  Judy Babb, LMT.,
Massage Therapist TOP Rehab Services, Inc.
Judy
has been a practicing Massage Therapy in the local community for
over 20 years. She specializes Integrative Therapy, but
her passion is in Lymphedema Therapy. Judy makes sure that
each person receives customized therapy according to their own
needs. Judy is available by appointment only.
Ron Clippard, LMT., Massage
Therapist TOP Rehab Services, Inc.
Ron began his career in bodywork after becoming inspired at a book signing in 1995 hosted by author Dr. Andrew Weil. Realizing an unfulfilled desire to practice in the healthcare field, he enrolled at the Tennessee Institute of Healing Arts and graduated in 1997 with a certificate in Therapeutic Massage and NeuroMuscular Therapy. Ron practiced privately until being invited to join the team at TOP Rehab in late 2000. Ron continues to pursue excellence in the field of hands-on therapy with enthusiasm, compassion and joy.
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Shawn Tallman, PTA., Physical Therapist
Assistant TOP Rehab Services, Inc.
Crystal Hale, LMT., Massage
Therapist TOP Rehab Services, Inc.
Heath McCullough, ATC., Certified
Athletic Trainer TOP Rehab Inc.