Rehabilitation

At Houston Methodist we understand how important it is for you to get back to the activities you love after recovering from surgery, injury or illness. Our rehabilitation specialists take the time to carefully evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, help you set short- and long-term goals, and work with you and your treating physicians to formulate a rehabilitation therapy plan that will put you on the right track. 

 

How Our Rehabilitation Services Can Help You
Regardless of whether you are recovering from a prolonged illness or an acute injury, a comprehensive rehabilitation program plays an important role in addressing your physical, social, emotional and vocational needs.

Our rehabilitation services offer the best care for your needs: 

  • Highly trained specialists
  • State-of-the-art equipment and medical technology
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Cross-disciplinary care coordination and communication

This integrated, holistic approach focuses not only on restoring function and enhancing your performance, but also on reducing your risk for disease and preventing future injuries.

Specialty Rehabilitation Programs at Houston Methodist
At Houston Methodist we offer specialized rehabilitation programs for individuals who require more intensive care after injuries to the heart, musculoskeletal system and nervous system. 

  • Orthopedic and sports medicine rehabilitation programs are designed for patients recovering from injury to the musculoskeletal system, such as broken bones, torn ligaments and tendinitis. These programs focus not only on restoring normal function and returning to normal levels of activity, but also on implementing strategies to prevent future injury. 
  • Neurorehabilitation programs are designed for patients recovering from recent injury to the brain, such as stroke or trauma, as well as for patients living with diseases of the brain and nervous system, such as Parkinson's disease and brain tumors. These programs focus on maintaining or improving movement and cognition, and help patients set goals over the long term.
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation