After surgery, illness or injury, many patients need rehabilitation care during their stay to regain their health and function. At White Plains Hospital, our experienced team of physical therapists and other rehabilitation specialists help patients move forward with their lives.
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Physical therapy quiz
Reviewed 2/11/2022
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.
Sources: American Physical Therapy Association; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Rehabilitation care at White Plains Hospital addresses a wide range of conditions that can make everyday tasks challenging. Physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists work together to provide individualized care, for patients with amputations, joint replacements, balance problems, or those who recently had a stroke.
Our team includes experts with advanced certifications in specialized therapy techniques, such as manual therapy and vestibular rehab. We also have a certified lymphedema specialist, a therapist who specializes in hands and a clinical specialist in orthopedics. As well as speech therapy focused on advanced evaluations, such as video fluoroscopic swallowing studies, and treatments for language and swallowing disorders.
In addition, many of our orthopedic patients are referred to Hospital rehab services. Inpatient rehabilitation is provided by physical and occupational therapists, who help patients achieve full recovery from injuries and orthopedic surgery. For many patients who stay in the Hospital following orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation begins within 24 hours in the orthopedic nursing unit.
Following your stay, White Plains Hospital patients have access to outpatient care at our Westchester Avenue office in West Harrison. in partnership with the highly regarded Burke Rehabilitation Hospital.
Patient-focused care
At each rehabilitation visit, patients work directly with our highly trained therapists. These one-on-one sessions are centered on each patient's goal. Whether it's inpatient or outpatient treatment, every care plan focuses on what the desired outcomes. Perhaps that's increasing range of motion or mobility again. No matter the objective, the entire team collaborates with the patient to reach that goal.