A rehabilitation center, also known as a rehabilitation hospital or inpatient rehabilitation facility, is a specialized healthcare facility that provides therapy and training for individuals recovering from various medical conditions, injuries, or surgeries. The primary goal of rehabilitation is to help patients regain, maintain, or improve their physical, mental, and cognitive abilities necessary for daily life.
Rehabilitation centers offer a range of services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. These facilities may also provide specialized treatments tailored to the specific needs of the patients. The rehabilitation process is highly person-centered, with interventions targeted to individual goals and preferences.
Some of the common conditions that may require rehabilitation include:
- Injuries and trauma, such as burns, fractures, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injuries
- Stroke
- Severe infections
- Major surgery
- Side effects from medical treatments, such as cancer treatments
- Certain birth defects and genetic disorders
- Developmental disabilities
- Chronic pain, including back and neck pain.
Rehabilitation can be provided in various settings, including inpatient or outpatient hospital settings, outpatient physiotherapy or occupational therapy practices, and community settings such as an individuals home, school, or workplace. In the United States, rehabilitation hospitals are designed to meet the requirements imposed by the Medicare administration and bill at specific rates.
