Clinical Rehabilitation Glossary
100 terms total — 7 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
perseveration
The involuntary and inappropriate repetition of a word, phrase, gesture, or action that continues beyond its relevant context, commonly observed following acquired brain injury.
co-morbidity
The presence of one or more additional chronic conditions or diagnoses coexisting with a primary condition in the same p...
cognitive rehabilitation
A structured therapeutic approach to restoring or compensating for cognitive deficits—such as memory, attention, and exe...
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
A hospital or distinct unit providing intensive, physician-supervised rehabilitative care requiring at least three hours...
Kinesiophobia
An excessive, irrational, and debilitating fear of physical movement or activity resulting from a belief that movement w...
Rehabilitation Medicine Consultation
A formal written record generated when a physiatrist or rehabilitation specialist is requested to evaluate and advise on...
Subacute Rehabilitation
A level of post-acute rehabilitative care of lesser intensity than inpatient rehabilitation, typically delivered in a sk...
vocational rehabilitation
A coordinated set of services aimed at enabling individuals with disability or illness to return to, retain, or obtain g...