Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation or physical therapy is a form of treatment that aims to restore function to those recovering from an injury or surgery, as well as those with a physical impairment or disability. Exercise and physical manipulation, without the use of drugs or surgery, is often employed. There are many types of rehabilitation, including:

physical therapy: a general term describing exercises and active movements meant to treat or recover from an injury, impairment or disability.
occupational therapy: exercises and movements that improve dexterity, coordination, mobility and strength in the upper body with a focus on performing everyday tasks independently (opening a jar, brushing your teeth).
speech-language therapy: techniques and exercises to treat language, articulation, eating and motor difficulties and weaknesses.
massage: kneading and working muscles to improve performance and decrease risk of injury by assisting range of motion, recovery and circulation.
Pilates: an exercise system or method emphasizing breathing and movements to strengthen the core (spine and pelvis), while creating strong, lean muscles and improving flexbility and joint mobility.
acupuncture: an ancient form of treatment where small needles are inserted into specific points of the body to offer pain relief and treat chronic and acute diseases. Learn more about acupuncture.
alternative medicine: nontraditional treatments that can include exercises like pilates and yoga, along with supplements, healing energy, diet and meditation.