Rehabilitation Medicine Glossary

Therapeutic interventions designed to improve or compensate for cognitive deficits following brain injury or disease.

Medicare-defined rehabilitation program requiring specific staffing, intensity, and documentation standards.

The ability to move around in one's environment to accomplish daily activities and participate in life situations.

Specialized hospital unit providing intensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation services for patients with complex medica...

A specialized acute care hospital providing intensive rehabilitation services for patients with complex conditions.

Clinical judgment regarding a patient's likelihood of achieving functional improvement through rehabilitation interventi...

Traumatic Brain Injury - acquired brain injury caused by external physical force to the head.

Specialized therapy targeting balance disorders and dizziness through exercises designed to promote central nervous syst...