Oct 15, 2019

What You Should Know About Physical Rehabilitation

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Physical rehabilitation is recommended by doctors for a number of reasons. Rehabilitation can allow your body to regain or strengthen everyday abilities that may have been affected by an illness or injury. Rehab can be extremely beneficial, but many people do not know how all the ways it can be helpful, so we’ve compiled some information below to help you understand how rehabilitation works and why it is so beneficial.

Who is physical rehabilitation for?

If you or someone you know has experienced an injury or illness that has caused the loss of certain abilities, rehabilitation can help you regain the abilities and return to your normal activities. Some common injuries or illnesses that may require physical rehabilitation are:
Some common examples of people who benefit from physical therapy are:
An athlete who injured her leg and had to take time off due to recovery time may benefit from physical rehabilitation and physical therapy to help her strengthen her leg muscles and allow her to begin training for her sport again.
People who experience a stroke and lose mobility in some parts of their body may benefit from physical rehabilitation and occupational therapy in order to relearn how to do some everyday activities.

How will Physical Rehabilitation help?

Your normal, daily activities may have been affected by an injury or other health problems, and rehabilitation can help you regain the abilities to resume those activities.
The specific rehabilitation goals and plans will depend on each individual person and the health problem or injury he or she is recovering from. The patient’s doctor and physical therapist will create a plan specific to the patient.

How does physical rehabilitation work?

Physical rehabilitation can include several types of treatment. A few common treatment types are:
  • Occupational therapy, which is especially useful in helping a person resume normal, everyday activities
  • Physical therapy, which helps with strength and mobility
Has your doctor recommended physical rehabilitation as part of your treatment plan for recovering from an illness or injury? If so, you will likely work with a team of people (doctors, physical therapists, specialists) who will talk with you about your personal goals, the challenges you are currently experiencing, and the best courses of treatment to help you get back to your normal activities as quickly and as safely as possible.

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