Experiencing pain and limited motion can prevent you from enjoying your favorite activities and inhibit your independence. At Southeast Georgia Health System, we are here to help. Our physical therapists can get you back to living your best life after an illness, injury or surgery.
Reviewed 2/3/2023
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PHYSICAL THERAPY QUIZ
TRUE OR FALSE?
Physical therapists (PTs) are experts in movement. They can help people reach their fitness goals and maintain independent, active lives. How much do you know about the many ways PTs can help you?
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True or false? PTs mostly treat people who are recovering from orthopedic surgery.
False. Orthopedic care is only one part of physical therapy. PTs may also help with a wide range of other issues, such as:
- Chronic pain.
- Developmental disabilities.
- Heart or lung problems.
- Cancer and lymphedema.
- Neurological issues, like multiple sclerosis.
- Pelvic pain.
- Urinary incontinence.
- Wounds.
True or false? Increasing the use of physical therapy could help alleviate the opioid epidemic.
True. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says physical therapy can be a safe and effective alternative to opioids for chronic pain. Opioids come with the risk of addiction and overdose.
True or false? Your doctor might refer you to a PT to help you avoid surgery.
True. Physical therapy has been found to work just as well as surgery for some conditions. These include:
- Knee osteoarthritis.
- Rotator cuff tears in the shoulder.
- Spinal stenosis.
- Degenerative disk disease.
True or false? PTs work almost exclusively in hospitals.
False. Many do work in hospitals. But you can also find PTs providing care in:
- Outpatient clinics.
- Homes.
- Schools.
- Sports and fitness clubs.
- Workplaces.
- Nursing homes.
True or false? Physical therapy can include many types of treatment.
True. PTs may use a variety of techniques depending on your health needs. Examples include hands-on manipulation, patient education, working with exercise equipment, stretching maneuvers, dry needling, exercise and aquatic therapy.
Occupational therapy can also be helpful for many people. Test your knowledge of occupational therapy by taking this quiz.
Sources: American Physical Therapy Association; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Our physical therapy expertise
Our team of experienced, licensed physical therapists have the training and skills to treat a variety of concerns, including:
- Back pain
- Hand injuries
- Joint replacement recovery
- Parkinson’s disease
- Spinal cord injuries
- Stroke
- Sports injuries
Our team also includes experts in pediatric physical therapy. In collaboration with Wolfson Children’s, they provide care in Brunswick at our Wolfson Children’s at Southeast Georgia Health System location.
Our physical therapy treatments
Our physical therapists use a variety of exercises and techniques to address your concerns. They will tailor your treatments to your goals, whether that’s getting back to playing a favorite sport, enjoying a hobby, returning to work, or reclaiming your independence.
Our patients have access to the latest therapy technologies and modern equipment and gyms. Some of our treatments include:
- Vestibular therapy to help with balance problems and dizziness
- LSVT BIG exercises to help people with Parkinson’s disease improve how they move
- Hands-on (manual) therapy to help relieve back pain
- The Proprio 5000 Reactive Balance System, which improves balance or reaction time for people with neurologic, orthopedic or balance and vestibular problems
- The AlterG Antigravity treadmill, which helps patients with weaknesses, joint problems or recent surgeries safely start their rehab
- The Restorative Therapies (RT 300) functional electrical stimulation bike, which helps people who can’t move on their own get aerobic exercise and build muscle mass
- Aquatic therapy programs, available in St. Marys and our Summit Professional Plaza location in Brunswick
How to get physical therapy
We provide outpatient physical therapy at four locations. We also offer physical therapy in our two hospitals and in our Senior Care Centers.
To make an outpatient appointment, ask your doctor to send us a referral. For more information, call:
- Rehabilitation Care Center-Brunswick Campus: 912-466-5330
- Rehabilitation Care Center-Wellness Way, St. Simons Island: 912-466-5330
- Rehabilitation Care Center-Camden Campus: 912-576-6450
- Rehabilitation Care Center-Summit Professional Plaza, Brunswick: 912-466-5758