Nancy A. Ross, RN Endowed Chair for Nursing

At Missouri Baptist Medical Center our outpatient rehabilitation maintains the standard of excellence in care that you have come to expect.  Our highly trained therapists focus on the latest research in rehabilitation to help direct your care.

Whether your baby needs ongoing feeding assistance after leaving the hospital or you are experiencing new feeding issues once you return home, our experienced Occupational Therapists (OT) are here as a resource and support for you and your baby.

It's the problem no one wants to talk about — or the one you might not even know you have. Pelvic floor disorders can occur when the muscles and tissue that help support your bladder, bowel and reproductive organs weaken, tighten or are injured. This can cause issues with incontinence and sexual health.

Proper breathing can help to reduce stress and relieve pain. Learn these simple tips that you can practice anywhere at any time.

Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT^®) is an innovative and effective treatment program for the speech communication (LSVT LOUD^®) and physical/occupational therapy (LSVT BIG^®) needs of individuals with Parkinson's disease as well as aging and other conditions including stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome.

Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common and often embarrassing condition that may lead to decreased engagement in meaningful activities due to pain or fear of incontinence. Our certified pelvic floor specialist will help give you the freedom to do the things you want to do

Lymphedema is a type of chronic swelling that can occur if there is damage to the lymphatic system or if the lymphatic system becomes overloaded by excess fluid due to infection or other medical issues, such as surgery, radiation or trauma to the lymph vessels. 

As the first and only National Lymphedema Network  Affiliate Treatment Center in the St. Louis area, find out how the Center for Outpatient Therapy and Wellness can help.

From gaining weight and having troubling sleeping, to mood swings and even depression, pain can have far-reaching effects. You want relief. And that’s why we’re here.

That fall day in October 2016 was just like any other weekday. Rich Welmon, a mechanic, got up and went to work; he didn’t think anything of the heaviness he felt in his leg or the short episode of dizziness he experienced during the day. But when his left hand refused to respond the next evening, he knew something was wrong.

If you’ve suffered from the discomfort and pain associated with bad knees or unstable hips, joint replacement surgery may be an option.

An injury to your arms or hands can have a significant impact on your quality of life and independence. Missouri Baptist has a certified hand therapist on-staff.

MS LIFE (Multiple Sclerosis—Living in Full Engagement) is a targeted rehabilitation initiative that breaks down barriers and allows for full participation in life.

At Missouri Baptist Medical Center our vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) program can help patients compensate for inner ear deficits and treat a variety of vestibular and balance problems.