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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Music Glove for Hand Therapy

December 1, 2015

Occupational therapists at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute at UPMC Mercy recently began to offer a new form of hand therapy: the music glove. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: hand therapy, in patient rehab, music glove, rehab institute, UPMC Mercy
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Physical Therapy for Female Incontinence

November 21, 2015

Female incontinence can be a very stressful and embarrassing condition, but it helps to know that you are not alone. Learn how physical therapy can help. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Women's Health
Tagged with: Fecal incontinence, resolve muscle spasms, spasm, Stress urinary incontinence
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Treating Postpartum Back Pain with Physical Therapy

November 20, 2015

Many new moms experience postpartum back pain after delivering their babies. Discover the causes and treatment options to find pain relief. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Women's Health
Tagged with: exercise therapy, low back pain, manual therapy, massage, musculoskeletal disorders, physical therapy, postpartum back pains
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Hand Therapy After Carpal Tunnel Surgery

October 28, 2015

Carpal tunnel syndrome may require surgery if severe. Learn about the benefits of receiving hand therapy following carpal tunnel surgery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: carpal tunnel syndrome, hand therapy, numbness, occupational therapy, pain, physical therapy, wrist pain
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Patient Story – Hockey Player’s Road to Recovery

September 20, 2015

Sean suffered from multiple shoulder dislocations and underwent physical therapy, followed by shoulder surgery. Learn more about his experience at UPMC. Learn More

Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Dharmesh Vyas, dislocated shoulder, hockey, hockey injury, physical therapy, shoulder dislocation, shoulder injury, UPMC, UPMC Sports Medicine
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What Is Aquatic Physical Therapy?

August 28, 2015

Aquatic therapy benefits a many different types of patients, by decreasing the amount of stress on joints and allowing them to focus on movement. Learn More

Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: aquatic physical therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation
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Neck Pain: Could Your Pillow Be to Blame?

July 24, 2015

Sleeping position can cause back pain, but could your neck pain also be related to how you're sleeping. Learn how to pick the right pillow for you! Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: neck pain, pillow, rehabilitation, types of pillow
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What Is Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Technology?

June 10, 2015

Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology currently is at the center of many medical studies as a possible tool for controlling prosthetic devices with... Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: BCI, brain injury, brain-computer interface, rehabilitation, technology
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Cardiac Rehabilitation: An Important Step to Recovery

May 25, 2015

When you go home after your heart surgery, it is strongly advised that you join a cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) program. Find out what to expect. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: after heart surgery, cardiac rehab, cardiac rehabilitation, exercises for the heart, heart surgery recovery