When You Need Physical Rehabilitation
"My doctor recommends rehab. What should I expect?"
There is no easy answer for that question, because there's no one-size-fits-all rehab plan. Your plan is built for you. But the goals of rehab are fairly constant: to manage pain, restore your function, and help you be more active in life.
Who Needs Rehabilitation
Each year, adults and children with injuries and
a variety of health conditions enter physical
rehabilitation. Rehab is often prescribed if
you have muscle and bone problems, such as
low back pain or arthritis. It may also be
recommended before and after surgery, such as
for joint replacement. Or if you've had a stroke,
rehab can help you regain your function and
maintain your independence as much as possible.
Rehabilitation may also be offered for work or a sport injury.
What to Expect in Rehab
Rehabilitation can take place on an inpatient—in the hospital—or outpatient basis. Your
treatment team may include doctors, nurses,
physical and occupational therapists, and other
health care professionals.
Rehabilitation at Loma Linda
The rehabilitation program offered at Loma
Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC)
and its East Campus facility, offers a full range
of services. From physical medicine and
rehabilitation, to orthopedics, neurosurgery,
and family medicine, the goal is to meet the
maximum recovery following a disease or injury.
The remodeled inpatient rooms at the
LLUMC East Campus are designed to be a
positive and healing place for the patient and
family. The rooms provide an environment for
resting, visiting, or relaxing in their individual
garden patios. To receive an informative
brochure on the Rehabilitation Program at
LLUMC, call
Free Massager Offer
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provided by the LLUMC
Rehabilitation Institute, please
call November/December 2005 Healthy Tomorrow
The editorial content of this online publication is taken from the print version of A Healthy Tomorrow published by Loma Linda University Medical Center.