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reclaiming Form and Function Rehabilitation gives you the tools to rebound from injuries, chronic pain, heart attacks, strokes and more R ehabilitation plays a significant role in returning people to their everyday activities, whether it’s following surgery, after an injury or for a chronic condition. In 2011, more than 14,000 people recovered skills and health with the help of the rehabilitation programs at Gwinnett Medical Center. Regardless of your age, whether you’re recovering from a hand injury, orthopedic surgery or a cardiac event— or relearning multiple skills after a stroke—GMC has the professionals and most current treatments to get you back into your life as quickly as possible. Gwinnett SportsRehab therapists work one-on-one with patients. Gwinnett SportSrehab Sports and orthopedic injuries can stop everyday activities in an instant. Although recovery isn’t instantaneous, the physical and occupational therapists at Gwinnett SportsRehab begin with individualized, customized treatment plans for patients to get them back into the swing of things as quickly as possible. “Our therapists have an average of 12 to 15 years of experience,” says Melanie Hoover, O.T., manager of Gwinnett SportsRehab. “We don’t set people up and leave them to their own devices. We have a lot of one-on-one and hands-on care with each person.” In addition to specialists in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, Gwinnett SportsRehab has certified therapists in hand therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, low-vision rehabilitation and lymphedema therapy. The program also has specialists in amputee and running rehabilitation, and speech-language pathology is provided with a therapist who specializes in swallowing and voice. With two fully equipped locations, in the 500 Building at GMC–Lawrenceville and in the Hudgens Professional Building at GMC–Duluth, as well as an aquatic physical therapy program at Collins Hill Aquatic Center, Gwinnett SportsRehab has extensive experience with all types of injuries and diagnoses. Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation For more than two decades, Gwinnett Medical Center’s cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, including the Cardiac Wellness program, has been aiding the recovery of patients with cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation needs. Recently, with the opening of the new Strickland Heart Center, demand has increased as more people remain in the community for their open heart surgery and followup care. With education and monitored physical exercise, the Cardiac Wellness program is designed to help patients recover from a heart attack or other cardiac event—and also to prevent those at risk from having one to begin with. Likewise, pulmonary rehab is designed to help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) live life to its fullest potential. “What really sets GMC apart is our people,” says Sloan Stephens, M.Ed., coordinator of cardiac and pulmonary rehab at Gwinnett Medical Center. “Our therapists provide a friendly, supportive atmosphere. A typical program lasts three months, so there’s a lot of camaraderie in here. People feel safe after the fear that so often accompanies COPD or a cardiac event.” 50 Vim & Vigor • SP R I N G 2 012

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil’s Feature
The Philanthropist Next Door
Special Delivery
Get Real
How Far We’ve Come
Patient Survival Guide
Perfect Attendance
A New Day
Lean on Me
Intimidated by the Gym?
What Is Your Volunteer Style?
A Prescription for Relief
PrimeTime Health
Reclaiming Form and Function
Nice Follow-Through
Out of the White Coat
SPECIAL: Transforming Healthcare

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