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Therapy Care That Gets You Back to What Matters
Whether you are recovering from surgery, healing from an injury, living with a neurological condition or working to prevent a fall, the right therapy can make all the difference. At St. Joseph's/Candler, our therapy team works with you to build a recovery plan that fits your needs, your abilities and your goals. We combine skilled, compassionate care with advanced tools and proven techniques to help you regain strength, improve movement, rebuild daily living skills and strengthen communication.
Our therapists work closely with your physicians, nurses and care team so your treatment stays coordinated from your first visit through your return to the activities you enjoy. Whether you need short-term support after a procedure or ongoing care for a long-term condition, we are here to guide you at every step.
Ask your primary care provider or specialist about a referral, and let us be part of your recovery.
Our Core Therapy Services
Our three core therapies work together to help you recover fully. Physical therapy rebuilds strength and movement, occupational therapy restores the skills you need for daily life and work, and speech therapy supports communication, swallowing and cognitive recovery. Many patients benefit from more than one, and your care team will build a plan around your goals.
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Specialized Therapy Services
No two patients heal the same way. Our specialized therapy programs allow patients to receive more customized and intensive treatment, allowing their care plan to go above and beyond the three core therapies. Whatever brings you to us, your therapist builds a plan around your goals, so you get care designed for the way you need to recover.
Aquatic Therapy
Low-impact rehabilitation in a heated pool, especially helpful for arthritis, back pain, neurological conditions and post-surgical recovery.
Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy
Regain fine motor skills, strength and coordination after fractures, tendon injuries, arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome.
LSVT Big Program
A therapy program for people with Parkinson's disease, helping them increase and improve bodily movements.
Lymphedema Program
Manage and reduce swelling with techniques such as manual lymphatic drainage and compression therapy.
Industrial Medicine and Work Conditioning Therapy
Safely return to your job with targeted strength and endurance training, ergonomic adjustments and job simulation. Includes ergonomic analysis and job site coaching.
Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation
Treat dizziness, vertigo and balance problems, and reduce your risk of falls. Often paired with each other for complete care, including after concussions or neurological conditions.
Transfer of Dominance Therapy
When an injury, stroke, amputation or other condition makes it hard to use your dominant hand, everyday tasks can feel impossible. Transfer of dominance therapy helps you train your non-dominant hand to write, eat, dress and take on the activities of daily life.
Orthotics, Splinting and Bracing
The right support can protect an injury, ease pain and help you move more comfortably while you heal. Our therapists can recommend and fit orthotics, splints and braces to stabilize joints, support healing tissue and help you get the most out of your therapy.
What types of conditions and needs can therapy treat?
From a sore back to a brain injury, our therapists help patients recover, adapt and get back to daily life. Explore the conditions and needs we treat below.
Neurological and brain conditions
- Brain injury program
- Cognitive training
- Gait training
- Community re-entry support
- Particle repositioning maneuvers for vertigo
Orthopedic conditions and pain
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Spine rehabilitation
- Back and neck pain therapy
- Ankle and foot therapy
- Mobilization techniques
- Traction therapy (cervical or lumbar)
- Ultrasound therapy
- Electrical stimulation and TENS
- Iontophoresis
- Massage therapy
- Orthotics, splinting and bracing
Independence and daily living
- Activity of daily living training
- Adaptive equipment training
- Amputee training and rehabilitation
- Transfer of Dominance (adapting to your non-dominant side after injury, amputation or stroke)
- Work simplification and energy conservation
- Family training
- Home exercise programs and post-therapy programs
Work and performance
- Work conditioning
- Functional capacity evaluations
- Ergonomic analysis and job site coaching
- Isokinetic testing
Women's health, scars and wound care
- Women's health services
- Scar management and wound care
Ready to Start Therapy?
Where you can receive therapy depends on whether you require inpatient rehab (staying in the hospital) or outpatient rehab (staying at home.)
Your doctor or care team can help you decide which therapy is right for you and be able to provide you with a referral, since one is needed in order to start therapy services.
FAQs for Patients Needing Therapy Services
How can therapy help?
Therapy services help you regain strength, mobility and independence after an injury, surgery, illness or neurological condition. At St. Joseph's/Candler, our team creates personalized recovery plans that give you the strategy, technology and tools to get back to daily activities with confidence.
What types of therapy services does St. Joseph's/Candler offer in Savannah?
We offer physical, occupational and speech therapy, along with specialty programs including aquatic therapy, hand therapy, vestibular and balance rehabilitation, LSVT BIG for Parkinson's disease, lymphedema care and industrial medicine and work conditioning programs.
What's the difference between inpatient and outpatient therapy?
Inpatient therapy takes place while you're staying in the hospital, while outpatient therapy means you visit one of our rehabilitative locations for treatment and return home the same day.
How do I start therapy services with St. Joseph's/Candler?
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