Rehabilitation

UPMC offers the largest rehabilitation network in western Pennsylvania. Our 90+ inpatient, outpatient, and transitional rehabilitation locations mean that we’re here to meet your needs at each phase of your recovery – offering physician services, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, specialized rehabilitation, and more. Learn about the types of rehabilitation available for specific injuries and conditions, what to expect when you visit us, and how we’ve changed patients’ lives.

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What Are the Levels of Spinal Cord Injury?

April 3, 2017

Many people associate spinal cord injury with severe disability, but there's a wide range of experiences based on the level of spinal cord injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: paraplegia, quadriplegia, spinal cord injury, spine injury
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Aching Hands? How Hand Therapy Can Help

March 30, 2017

Hand therapy can help when pain and/or disfigurement from arthritis interferes with your life. Learn more from UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: arthritis, Hand Pain, hand therapy, physical therapy
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What to Pack for Inpatient Rehabilitation

March 20, 2017

Preparing for rehab? Find out what items you should pack for a stay in inpatient rehabilitation, as well as what you can leave at home. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: inpatient care, inpatient rehab, rehabilitation
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How a NASA-Created Anti-Gravity Treadmill Improves Rehab

March 3, 2017

Anti-gravity treadmills help patients exercise nearly weightlessly and pain-free, enhancing their rehabilitation experience. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: AlterG Treadmills, Anti-Gravity Treadmills, Centers for Rehab, Sports Rehab
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Understanding Rehabilitation for a Brain Injury

January 15, 2017

Sustaining any kind of brain injury is a traumatic time in a person's life. Rehabilitation is the first step in recovering and adjusting to changes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: brain injury, concussion, rehabilitation, stroke
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Occupational Therapy for Arthritis and Other Hand Disorders

January 9, 2017

Learn how hand occupational therapy can be used to successfully treat hand pain, weakness, and common hand disorders. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: Centers for Rehab Services, Hand Pain, hand therapy, occupational therapy, pain management
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Recovery from Hemorrhagic Stroke: Tom’s Story

December 28, 2016

Find out how the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute helped one man regain strength after a hemorrhagic stroke. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: hemorrhagic stroke, Patient Stories, stroke recovery, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
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Recovery from H1N1: Sonja’s Story

December 21, 2016

Learn how the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute helped one woman recover from debilitating illness. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: H1N1, Patient Stories, pneumonia, respiratory illness, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
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Rehabilitation After Hip Arthroscopy

December 19, 2016

Hip arthroscopy has become an increasingly popular surgical option for younger, active patients experiencing non-arthritic hip pain. Learn More

Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: hip arthroscopy surgery, Hip pain, rehabilitation