What Is a Rehabilitation Plan? What Are Its Key Components and Goals?
You’ve been hurt in an accident or acquired a repetitive stress or motion injury. To help you recover and return to the life you previously had, your doctor will work with you to develop and implement a rehabilitation plan. What is a rehabilitation plan? What are its key components and objectives? What can you do to maximize your likelihood of a full recovery from your injuries?
What Is a Rehabilitation Plan?
In the aftermath of any type of injury, illness, or even surgery, a rehabilitation plan provides a structured approach to help you regain functionality, maximize quality of life, and live independently.
What Are the Essential Components of an Effective Rehabilitation Plan?
At the outset, you’ll want to work closely with your doctor, so that they can complete a thorough and accurate assessment of your condition, any potential limitations you may have, and your short-term and long-term goals. Based on all these factors, your doctor will develop a unique plan tailored to your needs.
When establishing goals, it’s important to identify realistic, achievable objectives. Common targets in rehabilitation typically focus on such things as mobility and flexibility, strength, alleviation of pain or discomfort, and maximizing independence in daily living.
What Tools Are Commonly Used in Rehabilitation Plans?
Your doctor will consider a wide range of treatment options to help maximize your recovery, including:
- Physical therapy—This involves exercises, movements, stretching, and the use of weights, resistance bands, and other tools to help you improve balance, coordination, strength, range of motion, and endurance.
- Occupational therapy—This focuses on reestablishing the skills you need to perform the routine functions of daily life, such as cooking, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Speech therapy, if your injury has caused problems with verbal communication
- Psychological counselling, if necessary
- Pain management, nutritional counseling, and vocational rehab, if necessary
Contact Us To Set Up an Appointment With Knowledgeable Medical Personnel
At Advantage Healthcare Systems, we have extensive experience working successfully with people who have suffered any type of physical injury. We have the tools and experience to fully assess your injuries and either recommend and monitor a regimen of care or refer you to a specialist, such as a neurologist or physiatrist. Call us toll-free at 1-877-487-8289 or fill out the form provided below to schedule an assessment. We offer locations across Texas, including Fort Worth, Dallas, and San Antonio.
