Chapter 1: Rehabilitation (Rehab) Specialties

Question 1

What is Rehabilitation?

Answer 1

The restoration of the ability to function following an illness, disorder or injury.

Question 2

What is the goal of treatment?

Answer 2

To restore the highest level of function and health possible for each patient.

Question 3

What does Physical Therapy Treatment do?

Answer 3

Restore function or prevent disability through the use of exercise, heat, massage or other methods.

Question 4

What does Occupational Therapy Treatment do?

Answer 4

Restore activities of daily living (ADLs), bathing, dressing, eating, using the toilet, getting in or out of bed.

Question 5

What does Speech-Language Pathology do?

Answer 5

Treatment for patients with speech, language and swallowing disorders.

Question 6

What does Respiratory Therapy do?

Answer 6

Aid patients with breathing disorders and even them on the use of inhalers and supplemental oxygen.

Question 7

What does Sports Medicine do?

Answer 7

Treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries.

Question 8

What does Vocational Rehab do?

Answer 8

Preparing individuals to return to work after an injury or medical event.