Rehabilitation Services at Brigham and Women's/Mass General Health Care Centers

Brigham and Women's Rehabilitation Services in Foxborough is providing in-clinic and/or telemedicine visits when clinically appropriate. We are able to conduct appointments via telephone, as well as via on-line video conferencing, to deliver the most appropriate care for the patient. The appropriate treatment and individual patient eligibility will be determined by your clinician. For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact us directly.

After a comprehensive evaluation, our professional staff will design and implement an individualized program to allow patients to achieve the greatest level of function and fitness possible. We have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, including a full weight training area, cardiovascular training equipment, computerized strength and balance testing equipment, a functional training area, and a therapeutic pool.

Location and Hours

20 Patriot Place
Suite 220
Foxborough, MA 02035

Monday–Thursday: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm*
Friday:
6:00 am – 5:00 pm

Main Number: 508-718-4040
Fax: (508) 718-4041

* While our clinic is open Monday through Thursday until 8 pm, our phones are only staffed until 7:15 pm, so after that time please leave a message and our staff will return your call in the morning.

We continue to encourage all patients to communicate with their therapists and rehabilitation physicians through Patient Gateway.

Learn how to enroll on Patient Gateway

Meet Our Team

Executive Director, Department of Rehabilitation Services
Reg B. Wilcox III, PT, DPT, MS, OCS
617-732-5301

Clinical Supervisors
Matthew Travers, PT, OCS
508-718-4638

Kristina Dunlea, PT, DPT, NCS
508-718-4643

Learn more about the Rehabilitation staff at this location

Rehabilitation Services - Foxborough

Rehabilitation Services, composed of Brigham and Women's Hospital physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nurses, and athletic trainers, is committed to working closely with patients to return them to the highest level of activity possible after injury or illness. The Rehabilitation Service will develop collaborative programs with both external physicians and with those physicians who practice at the Center for areas of identified patient need. Our program includes:

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation - click on title to explore this specialized program
  • Occupational Therapy, including Hand Therapy and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
  • Physical Therapy
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Wellness, Injury, and Illness Prevention Program

Explore the Rehabilitation Services and Conditions Treated

Below is meant to be a partial list of services offered or conditions treated by the Rehabilitation Services team at Brigham and Women’s Foxborough location. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 1-508-718-4040.

Occupational Therapy

  • After Surgery
  • Burns
  • Complex Trauma or Amputations
  • Fractures
  • Neurological Conditions

Speech and Language Pathology

Individualized therapy provided to patients with various conditions including, but not limited to Brain injury, Concussion, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Stroke, and other neurological disorders. Therapy may include the following:

  • Aphasia Therapy
  • Cognitive/Linguistic Therapy
  • Dysarthria/Motor Speech Therapy
  • Dysphagia Therapy
  • LSVT LOUD® Program

Physical Therapy

Cardiopulmonary

Individualized rehab for pulmonary conditions, as well as for cardiac conditions that do not qualify for cardiac rehabilitation.

  • COPD (emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma)
  • Interstitial Lung Disease/Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Surgery (pre- and post-procedure)
  • Lung Transplant (pre- and post-procedure)
  • Pneumonia recovery
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Kyphoscoliosis
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Orthostatic Hypotension/Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
  • Other medical conditions causing shortness of breath
Lymphedema

Lymphedema is swelling that may occur in individuals that have been diagnosed cancer, have undergone surgeries related to removal of the tumor(s), removal of lymph nodes, radiation therapy, scar tissue, or infection, and less typically, lymphedema can be hereditary. Physical Therapy (PT) for the management of lymphedema involves a thorough initial evaluation and development of an individualized treatment plan. Treatment may include manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), compression bandaging, exercise and the recommendation of appropriate equipment such as compression stockings, and pneumatic pumps.

Neurologic

Including but not limited to:

  • Balance and Gait Disorders
  • Brain Injury including Concussion
  • Functional Neurological Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
    • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Parkinson's disease
    • This facility offers the LSVT BIG® program.
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Stroke
Orthopaedic/Musculoskeletal

Involves the evaluation and treatment of an extensive range of musculoskeletal conditions involving the extremities and the spine. Including but not limited to:

Back and Neck Conditions:

  • Chronic Pain
  • Disc herniation
  • Post-spine surgery
  • Sacro-iliac joint pain and dysfunctions
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Sport-related injuries
  • Whiplash

Non-operative Conditions:

  • Arthritis (Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis)
  • Bursitis
  • Chronic Pain
  • Epicondylitis (Golfer's elbow, Tennis elbow)
  • Fractures in any joint (pelvis, hip, knee, arm)
  • Labral Tears (shoulder, hip)
  • Ligament Tears (ACL, Rotator Cuff tear)
  • Meniscal tear
  • Osteoporosis
  • Patello-femoral pain syndrome (AKA chondromalacia)
  • Piriformis syndrome
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Sprains, strains and other injuries in any joint
  • Tendonitis (Rotator Cuff, biceps, iliotibial band, patella, pes anserine, quadriceps, Achilles)
  • Temporomandibular Disorders

Pre- and Post-surgical Conditions:

  • Joint repair/replacement
  • Tendon or ligament repair
  • Trauma
  • Amputee Rehabilitation
Pediatrics

Evaluation and treatment of a wide range of pediatric diagnoses in children ages birth to 18 years, including but not limited to:

  • Cardiopulmonary Conditions
  • Congenital/Genetic Disorders
  • Developmental Delay
  • Musculoskeletal Injury
  • Neurological Diagnoses
  • Plagiocephaly
  • Torticollis
Pelvic Floor

The evaluation and treatment of individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations, for both the adult and pediatric population, including but not limited to:

  • Bladder Dysfunction
  • Bowel Dysfunction
  • Constipation (Dyssynergic Defecation)
  • Dyspareunia
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Incomplete Emptying
  • Myofascial Pelvic Pain Syndrome
  • Neurogenic Bladder
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Pre and Post Pelvic Surgery
  • Pregnancy and Post-Partum Musculoskeletal Conditions
  • Prostatitis
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Urgency/Frequency
  • Vaginismus
  • Vestibulodynia
  • Vulvodynia

More information and FAQs about pelvic floor physical therapy.

Vestibular

Including but not limited to:

  • Acoustic Neuroma (pre- or post-surgery)
  • Balance Impairment
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
  • Cervicogenic Dizziness
  • Concussion/mild Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Impairments related to Meniere's Disease
  • Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS)
  • Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)
  • Vestibular Hypofunction or Loss (for example:Neuritis, Labyrinthitis, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome)

General Appointment Information

Making an Appointment

To make an appointment, please call the main number, (508) 718-4040. Inform the Practice Assistant what your diagnosis is, and which doctor is referring you to therapy.

First Appointment

Your first visit will take one hour. You will need a Rehabilitation Referral (or Prescription) from your doctor in order to start therapy. During this appointment you will meet your therapist and they will evaluate you and devise a treatment plan for your therapy. For your first visit please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time to check in and fill out paperwork.

Follow-Up Visits

Your follow-up appointments will generally be a half an hour in length. The frequency and duration of your appointments is based on your current rehabilitation needs which will be identified and discussed with you on your first visit.

Cancelling Your Appointment

If you are unable to attend an appointment, please call us as soon as possible so that we can use the appointment time for another patient. If you miss more than three appointments in a row without notifying us or if we have not seen you for greater than 30 days you will be discharged from therapy and will need to get a new Doctor’s Referral to be re-evaluated.

Checking In for Your Appointment

When arriving for your appointment please check in with the Practice Assistant. We make every attempt to run our clinic on time. This however, may be altered if our patients are not on time or if we have unforeseen emergency situations. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late please make sure to identify yourself to the Practice Assistants. Depending upon how late you are and the flow of the clinic during that particular time, we may need to reschedule your appointment.

What do I wear to therapy?

We recommend that you wear loose comfortable clothing. If you are receiving therapy for a leg injury a pair of shorts and sneakers are recommend.

Insurance

We are providers for most insurance plans. If you have a managed care plan that requires an insurance referral you must obtain the referral prior to your first appointment. If you are unsure of your insurance benefit for rehabilitation, we recommend you call your insurance plan for specific details. It is your responsibility for knowing your insurance plan’s benefits. Please note that some plans have different benefits for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. If you have any additional questions regarding your insurance please contact our Managed Care Coordinator whom would be happy to assist you.

Interpreter Services

If you require the need of an interpreter please identify this need to the secretary scheduling your appointment. We will then arrange for an interpreter to assist you during your appointment.

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