Rehabilitation During Your Hospital Stay
When you stay at one of our hospitals within the University of Chicago Medicine system, our rehabilitation and specialty care teams provide a range of services at the bedside to immediately launch your recovery. These teams include:
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Speech language pathologists
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians
Starting Your Recovery in the Hospital
Beginning rehabilitation while you are in the hospital can help you get started on your recovery plan right away in a safe and supportive environment, so you heal more quickly.
At UChicago Medicine, we will design a personalized rehabilitation plan during your hospital stay that is based on the latest evidence.
Do I Need Rehabilitation During My Hospital Stay?
Your care team may recommend you start rehabilitation during your hospital stay if you had a significant change in function or were admitted to the hospital for a wide range of issues or conditions, including:
- An accident or sports-related injury
- Brain injury
- Complications from cancer
- Fall
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson’s disease
- Stroke
- Surgery
Continuing Your Recovery After Discharge
When you are ready to leave the hospital (be discharged), our physicians, nurses and therapists will create a detailed plan for the next phase of your recovery. We will also work with your health plan to determine the best options for you based on your health, support system and benefits. This might include: