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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Improve Your Posture: How to Sit at a Computer

May 26, 2014

Find out how you can improve your posture while sitting at a desk through this Q&A session with UPMC's Jim Palonis. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Family Health, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: back pain, desk chair, fatigue, lumbar exercises, posture, Q & A
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Meet Jeremy Feldbusch: A Walking Miracle

May 25, 2014

Learn more about Jeremy Feldbusch's remarkable recovery and facial fat grafting treatment at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Euphrates River, Iraq, J. Peter Rubin, Jeremy Feldbusch, medically induced coma, traumatic brain injury, Wounded Warriors Project
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

How to Properly Lift Items

May 16, 2014

Learn more about proper lifting techniques that will help protect your back against pain and injury. These tips will be helpful when lifting any object. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back injury, back pain, Brian Caricato DPT, how to lift, injury, lifting, lifting techniques, rehabilitation
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Videos

Video: Lower Limb Amputation Rehabilitation

April 24, 2014

Amputations are often traumatic surgeries that require a lengthy recovery process. Learn more about UPMC's lower limb amputation rehabilitation program. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: amputation, Michael Munin MD, rehabilitation, trauma, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, video
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Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery Option Can Lead to Faster Recovery

April 17, 2014

Minimally invasive hip and knee surgery can help patients speed up their recovery process. Learn more about UPMC's program and its benefits for patients. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: hip implants, hip replacement, Horizon Orthopaedics-UPMC, knee implants, knee replacement, knee surgery, Mark Gardner DO, minimally invasive surgery, physical therapy, UPMC Center for Rehab Services
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Baseball Arm Injuries: Staying Safe on the Playing Field

April 15, 2014

There are many arm injuries hat can result from playing baseball. Learn more about different types of baseball arm injuries and treatment options. Learn More

Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: arm injuries, baseball, baseball injuries, common injuries, Little League, little league elbow, Mark Baratz, medial collateral ligament, osteoporosis, shoulder injuries
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Rehabilitation After Amputation

April 13, 2014

There are several steps in the amputation rehabilitation process. Learn more about UPMC's rehabilitation process and other offerings for a strong recovery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: amputation, Dr. Michael Munin, inpatient rehabilitation, rehabilitation, UPMC Rehabiliation Institute
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What Is IT Band Syndrome?

April 4, 2014

IT band syndrome is the tightening of the band that connects the buttock muscles to the knee. Learn more about IT band syndrome and it's treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: iliotibial band, IT Band, IT Band Syndrome, overuse injuries, prevention exercises, running injuries, video
Podcast

Physical Therapy for Sprains and Strains

March 10, 2014

Sprains and strains are common injuries that may require medical attention. Learn more about the physical therapy process for your sprain or strain. Listen Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: injury, pain, physical therapy, RICE, sprain, strain, Trevor Delaney DPT