Rehabilitation at rehab centers abroad for adults and children

Rehabilitation which may also be referred to as rehab is a period after an illness, trauma, or surgery that implies healing. In cases of serious injury or operative treatment, a rehabilitee may need to regain his/her previous skills such as walking, talking, etc.

In 2012, Canadian rehabilitation programs provided assistance to 1.2 million rehabilitees, UK hospitals helped 957,000 adults while in China this number made 4 million people.

Types of rehabilitation programs encompass:

occupational rehab (for patients who have suffered an injury at work and need to be returned to their workplace)
physical rehab (for patients who have been in an accident and need to strengthen their bones and muscles)
drug rehab (for drug addicted patients who need to undergo drug-free withdrawal)
aquatic rehab (novel method of patients with joint disorders)
cognitive rehab (for patients with brain injuries who need to recover both physical and social functions)

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5 questions to ask rehab specialist during your first appointment at an overseas clinic:

What is your education/experience in rehabilitation?
What type of anesthesia will you be using - general or local – if any?
How many people have done the rehabilitation program?
How long will the rehabilitation last and how much will it cost?
What are possible outcomes of the rehabilitation program?