Rehabilitation Therapy - California Hospital Medical Center

Inpatient rehabilitation is the beginning of the recovery phase for adults and children who have experienced a recent illness, injury or surgery. In this recovery phase, patients stay at the hospital and receive consistent, personalized medical and rehabilitation care. Rehabilitation specialists assist with restoring strength, movement and independent functioning before patients go home or to the next level of care.

Common types of rehabilitation include occupational therapy, which helps you navigate daily tasks, physical therapy, which helps improve strength, movement and flexibility, and speech and language therapy, which helps with difficulties speaking or swallowing. We also provide cardiac rehabilitation to support heart health, pulmonary rehabilitation to help strengthen the lungs and neurological (cognitive) rehabilitation to help treat brain, spinal cord and nerve conditions.

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Inpatient rehabilitation is for people who have recently experienced an illness or injury, or who have had surgery. At California Hospital Medical Center, our services are specifically designed for individuals who have experienced:

• Amputation

• Arthritis

• Multiple trauma

• Neurological difficulties

• Pain

• Pediatric (childhood) illness or injury

• Pulmonary (lung and breathing) difficulties

• Spinal cord injury

• Stroke

• Traumatic brain injury

You may need neurological (cognitive) rehabilitation if you have an injury or illness that impacts your brain, spinal cord or nerves. We often provide this specialized rehabilitation to help people affected by:

• Balance problems (vestibular dysfunction)

• Brain tumors

• Concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI)

• Movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease

• Other neurological diseases, such as multiple sclerosis

• Spinal cord injuries

• Stroke

Understanding your personal stroke risk factors can help you make informed decisions about your health and when to seek care. Our online stroke health questionnaire guides you through a few simple questions and provides personalized insights about your potential risk factors to help inform a conversation with your health care provider about whether additional screening may be appropriate.

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During inpatient rehabilitation, you’ll receive structured, intensive therapy in a hospital setting. A team of doctors, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and more will coordinate your care as needed.

Each day, you’ll complete a set of therapies based on your needs. Therapy often includes exercises that target specific symptoms or abilities. The goal of inpatient rehabilitation is to help you regain strength, function and independence while preparing for a safe transition home or to the next level of care. You’ll also receive ongoing medical care as needed.

Rehabilitation therapy can help people of all ages who are recovering from surgery, injury, illness or a hospital stay. It also supports individuals managing chronic conditions that affect movement, balance, speech or daily tasks. At California Hospital Medical Center, we offer inpatient therapy services to help patients recovering from a range of conditions and procedures, including joint replacements, stroke, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord injuries and general weakness or loss of strength. Therapy focuses on helping patients rebuild strength and confidence, safely return to everyday activities and improve overall quality of life.

Inpatient rehabilitation is provided to patients who need intensive therapy and medical support while staying at a rehabilitation center. Outpatient rehabilitation allows patients to receive therapy during scheduled visits without staying overnight in a hospital or rehabilitation facility.

The length of rehabilitation therapy varies based on your condition, goals and progress. Some patients need only a few weeks of therapy, while others may benefit from longer-term care. At California Hospital Medical Center, we provide rehabilitation services while you’re in the hospital to help you recover from an injury, illness or surgery. Your care team may recommend outpatient rehabilitation after you return home, based on your condition, recovery goals and medical needs.

Many major health insurance plans cover rehabilitation therapy services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Coverage details may vary based on your plan, diagnosis and whether you receive inpatient or outpatient services. Our staff can help verify insurance coverage, explain benefits and answer questions before your first visit.

California Hospital Medical Center is an approved provider for Medicare and Medi-Cal. We handle the admission authorization from insurance companies.