Rehabilitation & Movement

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy at St. George Hospital supports recovery and restoration of physical function. Our rehabilitation services are integrated into treatment programs for cancer, chronic disease, and post-viral conditions.

Overview

What Is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy addresses the functional and physical limitations that often accompany serious illness. Muscle weakness, fatigue, reduced mobility, balance problems, and deconditioning are common in patients with cancer, chronic infections, and post-viral syndromes. Our physical therapy programs are designed to rebuild strength, improve endurance, and restore the physical capacity needed for daily life.

Mechanism

How Does It Work?

Our physical therapy services include individualized exercise programs, manual therapy and mobilization, respiratory therapy, lymphatic drainage massage, balance and coordination training, and progressive strength and endurance building. Programs are tailored to each patient’s current physical capacity and treatment context.

Indications

What Conditions Does It Treat?

Cancer-related deconditioning
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Post-COVID physical impairment
Lyme disease with musculoskeletal symptoms
Post-surgical rehabilitation
General physical reconditioning

Is This Therapy Right for You?

Physical therapy is tailored to your current condition and integrated into your treatment plan.

Patient Experience

What Does a Session Look Like?

Physical therapy sessions typically last 30-60 minutes and are scheduled daily or several times per week during a treatment stay. The initial session includes a functional assessment to establish baseline capacity and set realistic goals. The program is adjusted progressively as the patient’s condition improves.

Research

Evidence & Safety

Physical therapy and rehabilitation medicine have an extensive evidence base. Exercise-based interventions are recommended in clinical guidelines for cancer care, chronic fatigue management, and post-viral rehabilitation. Research consistently demonstrates benefits for physical function, fatigue reduction, mood improvement, and quality of life.

Cross-Department Use

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Contact our team to discuss how rehabilitation can support your recovery.

Physical Therapy

What Is Physical Therapy?

How Does It Work?

What Conditions Does It Treat?

Is This Therapy Right for You?

What Does a Session Look Like?

Evidence & Safety

Used in These Departments

Oncology

Lyme Disease

Post-COVID

Chronic Fatigue

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