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3 min readWhat is rehabilitation?
What do rehab services actually include?
Answer
Rehabilitation is care aimed at restoring function and independence after illness, injury, or surgery. It may be delivered in a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, an outpatient clinic, or at home.
Physical therapy focuses on movement, occupational therapy on daily activities, and speech-language pathology on communication and swallowing.
Key points
- Rehab intensity levels differ; ask which setting is being recommended and why.
- Coverage limits and visit caps vary by plan — ask early.
- Progress is measured against functional goals you help set.
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MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine)
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