UPMC Rehabilitation: Inpatient
UPMC Rehabilitation: Outpatient
Long-term Care Resources
Accessing Rehabilitation
Paying for Rehabilitation
The goal of rehabilitation is to help patients obtain their highest level
of functioning and independence in all facets of personal, family, work,
and community life. Rehabilitation may take place in one of three settings,
and based on your condition or injuries, your doctor will determine which
program is best for you:
- inpatient
Inpatient rehabilitation focuses on intensive therapy after a patient's
hospital stay. A patient may be transferred to a hospital-based specialty
unit, a rehabilitation facility or a skilled nursing facility. Each
of these settings can meet a patient's specific rehabilitative needs.
- outpatient
Outpatient rehabilitation is for patients who have been released from
the hospital and are able to travel to an outpatient rehabilitation
setting for therapy.
Rehabilitation services include:
Regardless of which program you participate in or how long your scheduled
rehabilitation lasts, your recovery depends upon you continuing the rehabilitation
exercises on your own. Your therapist will explain the types of exercises
best for you.
Accessing Rehabilitation
Your doctor can arrange rehabilitation services for you. Based on your
needs, your doctor will the best setting for your rehabilitation.
Contact us for help in understanding how
rehabilitation may improve your ability to function. Our Older Adults Information
Center Liaison can work with you and your doctor to find the services
you need. You may also e-mail
us your questions.
