Rehabilitation Therapy - Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Rehabilitation therapy can help patients recover strength, movement and daily function after injury, illness or surgery. At Northridge Hospital Medical Center, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient therapy services, including specialized rehabilitation programs to treat spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and stroke. Our spinal cord program includes access to robotics technology designed to support walking rehabilitation for some patients. We also have a driver preparation program that evaluates and trains people whose disabilities may interfere with safe driving.

Depending on your needs, your services may include physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech and language therapy. We create personalized care plans and focus on helping you safely return to everyday activities and improve your overall quality of life.

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Our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation therapy team treats a wide range of conditions, such as:

• Amputations

• Arthritis

• Burns

• Communication disorders

• Hand issues

• Neurological conditions

• Orthopedic problems

• Sports injuries

• Trauma

We also offer specialty services to treat: 

• Spinal cord injury

• Stroke

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Our inpatient and outpatient programs at Northridge Hospital Medical Center provide:

• Physical therapy to help improve strength and mobility

• Occupational therapy to support daily activities and independence

• Speech and language therapy to address communication or swallowing concerns

We have specialized rehabilitation programs to treat spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and stroke. Our spinal cord program includes access to robotics technology designed to support walking rehabilitation for some patients.

Your care team will recommend services based on your condition and recovery goals. Depending on your needs, you also have access to:

• Driver preparation program to help evaluate and train people who have disabilities that may interfere with safe driving

• Hand therapy

• Pet therapy

• Pool therapy

• Psychology services

• Return-to-work program

• Social services

• Therapeutic recreation

• Wheelchair sports

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. Therapy focuses on helping patients rebuild strength and confidence, safely return to everyday activities and improve overall quality of life.

The inpatient and outpatient therapy programs at Northridge Hospital Medical Center provide services to help patients recovering from a wide range of conditions, from burns and amputations to spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and stroke. We also treat conditions such as arthritis and orthopedic problems.

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 injury

• 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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At your first visit, your therapist will review your medical history, current symptoms and recovery goals. A physical, occupational or speech therapist may assess strength, movement, balance or communication skills, depending on your needs. Together, you’ll develop a personalized therapy plan and discuss what to expect during future sessions. Your therapist will also share tips to support progress between visits.

Inpatient rehabilitation is provided to patients who need intensive therapy and medical support while staying at a rehabilitation center or hospital. Outpatient rehabilitation allows patients to receive therapy during scheduled visits while continuing to live at home. Your Northridge Hospital Medical Center care team will recommend the appropriate level of rehabilitation based on your condition, recovery goals and medical needs. Both options focus on helping patients regain function and independence.

The length of rehabilitation therapy depends on your condition, goals and progress. Some patients need only a few weeks of therapy, while others may benefit from longer-term care. Your therapist will regularly evaluate your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed to help you achieve the best possible results.

Referral requirements depend on your health insurance plan and the type of therapy you need. Some plans allow direct access to rehabilitation therapy, while others require a referral from a physician. Our therapy team at Northridge Hospital Medical Center can help answer referral questions and assist with scheduling your appointment.

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.