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Medical Rehabilitation

Medical rehabilitation helps you live life to the fullest when an illness or injury affects how you live, work, or play. Our specialists provide comprehensive rehabilitation to help you recover in all areas of your life.

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Expert, patient-centered medical rehab

Our medical rehab specialists help you recover from common health issues, such as back pain, to more complex conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Our comprehensive program at Spaulding Rehabilitation and Mass General Brigham integrates many services, such as physical, occupational, and respiratory therapies. We use the latest and most effective rehabilitation techniques to help you heal, function better, and become more independent. Our compassionate care extends to your family — making sure you have all the support, training, and resources you need.
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Part of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Learn more about physical medicine and rehabilitation at Mass General Brigham

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Our approach to medical rehabilitation

Our rehab specialists help you heal and reach your personal goals with integrated, whole-person care.
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Full-spectrum rehab from a multidisciplinary team

You get coordinated, collaborative care from a team of leading medical rehab experts. Together, we help you overcome challenges so you feel stronger and more independent. Our team includes specialists in:

  • Hand therapy
  • Lymphedema therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech-language pathology
  • Physical therapy
  • Respiratory therapy
World-renowned expertise in complex conditions

In addition to helping patients with routine health challenges, we offer advanced rehab for patients with more complex needs. This can include people with health conditions, like cancer or diabetes, as well as people who are recovering from a health event like a stroke.

We coordinate medical rehab in inpatient, skilled nursing, and long-term care settings for patients who:

  • Develop complications after surgery
  • Have more than one medical diagnosis
  • Need daily medical management
Supportive care for patients and families
Your treatment is designed to support you and your family while you make the fullest recovery possible. During inpatient rehab, we provide extensive training for patients and their families to help prepare for discharge. Our social services and case management can also help with managing the details of life after discharge. Many other services, such as psychological support and nutritional counseling, are available.