Rehab Select Blog

Chris Schmidt, co-owner of Rehab Select's parent company – Schmidt Wallace Healthcare Management Company – was elected by his peers last week to serve on the Executive Board of the Alabama Nursing Home Association (ANHA) as the Region 2 Director.

Knee replacement surgery is a very effective treatment for chronic knee problems, offering patients significant pain relief and restoring mobility and quality of life. If you have recently had this procedure, taking good care of yourself during recovery and rehabilitation is the best way to ensure that you are among the majority of patients who obtain those successful results. Here are the basic things you need to know.

If you have just had hip replacement surgery, you likely have a lot of questions about what to expect during the recovery and rehabilitation process. The first thing to know is that it is important to follow your surgeon's post-op limitations and instructions very carefully to avoid complications and setbacks as you work to get back on your feet. Secondly, getting back to normal will take time, and taking an active role in your own care, healing, and rehabilitation can help ensure that the process moves along as quickly as possible.

Having surgery is a big step: it requires advance preparation and the selection of a healthcare provider in which the patient has total faith. While many people may focus on the surgical procedure itself, for some patients the post-surgical period is just as important. It is during this time when patients recover their bodies so that they can regain full use of the areas that were operated on.

Rehabilitation therapy has changed a great deal, however. If you or a loved one will be undergoing surgery that requires post-surgical therapy, it is important that you know what to expect.

Like many other fields, rehabilitation therapy has been impacted by the rise of mobile software. Mobile devices can be used in a number of ways by people who are looking to get things done effectively. If you are looking to get the most out of mobile devices, there are a few important apps that you should use to help with therapy.

Do you wonder if your Medicare coverage extends to skilled rehabilitation services? It is a valid question: many people may have difficulty paying for the full cost of Medicare without assistance from government programs that help them with these costs. Luckily, Medicare coverage does extend to skilled rehabilitation services, for the most part. There are a few important things to know when it comes to determining whether or not your particular condition is covered by Medicare.

Rehab fitness programs are extremely valuable for rehab patients who need to improve their health by making their bodies stronger. Unfortunately, many myths have spread that give patients and their families the wrong ideas about rehabilitation therapy.

Re-hospitalizations and potentially avoidable hospitalizations: they are hot topics amongst hospitals and other care facilities. Since late 2013, hospitals have been measured by—and fined for—instances of re-hospitalization, and the percentage of dollars fined per occurrence is set to increase in 2015.

Rehab therapy is prescribed for millions of Americans each day as a way to help regain a normal life. Injuries, illnesses and even medical complications can cause a loss of muscle function and strength, making it hard to do everyday tasks, like walking or eating. After undergoing conventional treatment to prevent further complications, additional therapy is often necessary to further improve the condition and heal the muscles.

If you think this type of therapy is for you, here’s everything you need to know.

After suffering a serious illness or recovering from surgery or a debilitating injury, rehabilitation therapy may be prescribed to help you get to back to life; regain the ability to do normal activities.

Some rehabilitation therapies are prescribed for the short term, and others must be followed for life. There are many forms of rehab therapy, and one or a combination of several may be prescribed depending on the injury, illness or surgery.