Each year, 72 million Americans experience serious injury, stroke or disabling disease. Another 145,000 will undergo joint replacement surgery. However, less than 60 percent of these individuals receive adequate rehabilitation, even though it is the most effective treatment for disability.

For those who receive multiple injuries due to serious accidents or those recovering from major joint replacement, amputation, or other orthopedic trauma, the Rehabcentre at Little Company of Mary – San Pedro Hospital offers a comprehensive acute rehabilitation program. The ultimate goal of rehabilitation is to help patients regain lost abilities, achieve the highest level of independence possible, and help them adapt to lifestyle changes.

Program admission criteria includes medical necessity, joint replacement with medically-complex conditions, ability to participate in three hours of therapy, progress made during therapy, and support upon discharge to home.  

The Therapeutic Team
Leading our team is the Medical Director, board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The team includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, certified rehabilitation nurses, psychologists, registered dietitians, social workers, case managers and other professionals. And since we believe it is critically important for patients and their families to be active participants in rehabilitation, all are involved in establishing goals. Family members are encouraged to participate in treatment sessions along with the patient.  

Program Benefits
The intensive therapy program provides an individualized treatment plan based on the medical and functional needs of the patient. Benefits include:  

Sexual Functioning - Patients are educated on the physical functioning of their bodies, as well as the psychological aspects.

Community Reintegration - Community outings are used to practice higher level mobility, endurance, and safety skills.

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