Rehabilitation
Recovery programs that actually move the needle.
Rehabilitation is where outcomes are won or lost in the weeks after a major event. These guides explain the structure of modern rehab programs — what to expect, what to ask, and how to advocate for the right intensity of care.
Guides in this cluster
Rehabilitation
Stroke Recovery: The Program Behind the Outcomes
Acute, subacute and community rehab — the phases that determine functional recovery after stroke.
10 min readRehabilitationCardiac Rehab: What It Is and Why It's Underused
Phases, qualifying events, insurance coverage and the outcomes data that justify the time.
9 min readRehabilitationPost-Surgical Rehab: Building a Realistic Plan
Timelines, milestones and the difference between motion goals and strength goals after surgery.
9 min readRehabilitationNeurological Rehabilitation: An Overview
Stroke, TBI, spinal cord injury and progressive disease — how neuro rehab differs from orthopedic rehab.
9 min readRehabilitationInpatient vs Outpatient Rehab: How the Choice Gets Made
Acuity, hours of therapy, home support and insurance — the factors that determine the right setting.
8 min readFrequently asked
- How soon after a stroke should rehab begin?
- Most stroke teams begin mobilization within 24–48 hours of stabilization, with formal rehab starting in the acute inpatient setting before discharge.
- Is cardiac rehab covered by insurance?
- Medicare and most commercial plans cover supervised cardiac rehab after qualifying events such as MI, CABG, stent placement, or heart failure.
- When does inpatient rehab make sense vs outpatient?
- Inpatient rehab is appropriate when a patient needs at least 3 hours/day of therapy and 24-hour clinical oversight. Outpatient suits medically stable patients with adequate home support.
- How long does post-surgical rehab typically last?
- It depends on the surgery — knee replacement runs 8–12 weeks, ACL reconstruction can run 6–9 months for return to sport.