After recovering from an illness, surgery, or accident in the hospital, many patients are eager to get back to their regular routine. One of the ways to help them do that is short-term rehab, where therapists can help each patient achieve their unique goals. Here is a guide to this effective treatment and who it can benefit. 

What is Short-Term Rehab?

Short-term rehab is a service that comes after inpatient rehabilitation for patients with less than 30 days left of their hospital stay. It provides 24/7 medical care and therapeutic services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy and can last anywhere from 7 to 20 days on average. A multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation specialists evaluate your medical history and current condition to formulate a treatment plan that allows you to reach goals specific to your independence and quality of life. These may include regaining balance, mobility, coordination or speech function.

Who Can Benefit?

This type of therapy can provide a significant benefit to patients with a variety of health issues. For patients recovering from a surgery or serious illness, therapists can come up with an individualized treatment plan that promotes a successful recovery. For orthopedics or joint replacement surgery, patients are able to regain muscle strength, improve circulation and reduce pain so they can return to normal functioning. For patients with cardiac and pulmonary care or heart failure, this treatment is helpful for restoring mobility, function, and avoiding future complications, as well as ensuring they are receiving the proper medicine and nutrition. Short-term rehab can even serve those in respiratory rehabilitation to improve their quality of breathing.  

No matter what type of injury you've suffered, getting back on track is the top priority. At The Road Home Therapy Center, qualified and compassionate therapists provide therapeutic services for short-term, speech, occupational, and physical therapy for residents in Church Point, LA, and the surrounding areas. Patients of all ages are able to have their unique needs addressed and incorporated into their customized treatment plan. To learn more about this facility, visit the website. For questions, call (337) 684-6318.