What is Rehabilitation?

Continuing advances in medical science have increased survival following injury and illness; however, these conditions often cause physical and cognitive impairments. Disability results when impairments limit everyday activities. Rehabilitation seeks to minimize effects of impairments and maximize abilities, allowing independent and productive lifestyles. Rehabilitation is a complex effort, involving physicians, psychologists, nurses, therapists, and vocational and educational specialists. It is a team effort, and persons with disabilities and their families are the most important members.

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