Orthopaedic rehabilitation at Bryn Mawr Rehab is a comprehensive program designed to assist individuals in regaining strength, mobility and endurance following a variety of orthopaedic conditions. This program leverages a blend of traditional and innovative therapies to meet the unique needs of each patient.
Our approach prioritizes personalized exercises and treatments to improve mobility and reduce pain caused by:
Individuals with sports injuries, arthritis, osteoporosis and anyone facing surgery for joint replacements or repairing severe fractures can benefit from orthopaedic rehab. Early intervention through rehabilitation can make a critical difference in the speed and extent of recovery.
Patients admitted to Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital undergo three hours of intensive therapy at least five days a week. Each patient benefits from a customized treatment regimen which may include:
On the inpatient side, a typical orthopaedic rehab session starts with pain reduction before increasing to range of motion, strength, mobility, coordination and endurance. In addition to traditional physical therapy and occupational therapy, our orthopaedic rehab team offers creative treatment options like horticulture therapy and pet therapy to help orthopaedic rehab patients make progress toward their therapy goals.
People who see us for inpatient care are encouraged to continue the healing process through our comprehensive outpatient programs. Orthopaedic rehabilitation is customized to the goals and interests that best motivate our patients. Orthopaedic rehab services may include:
450 — number of orthopaedic rehab inpatients between the ages of 18 and 97 each year
14 — average number of days patients stay on-site
84 — percentage of inpatients able to return home after discharge
Upon entering our orthopaedic rehab program, patients can anticipate a comprehensive journey toward recovery. The initial focus is on pain reduction, which gradually progresses to enhancing physical function. Each patient benefits from a personalized treatment plan aimed at achieving their specific rehabilitation goals. Beyond the physical aspect of therapy, our program is designed to provide extensive education on fall prevention, home safety and the use of adaptive equipment to both patients and their families, facilitating a smooth transition back to an active lifestyle.
We also encourage and support patient and family education whenever possible to ease the transition to an active lifestyle after hospitalization. To keep families involved during inpatient rehab, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital offers on-site guest accommodations for family members who do not live locally.
Orthopaedic rehab at Main Line Health is more than just treatment; it's about rebuilding lives with compassion, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Whether you're preparing for surgery or looking to regain your strength and mobility after an injury, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way.
Equine-assisted therapy provides physical as well as cognitive benefits for a person’s recovery. As the horse walks, the repetitive swinging motion helps to improve the person’s balance, coordination and strength and muscle tone through the trunk and legs. Cognitive skills improve because riding requires balance, stability, timing and planning.
Through the aquatic therapy program at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, warm water helps patients relax, enhances functional movement, and boosts confidence and ability.
One of the first acute rehabilitation hospitals in the country to provide treatment for brain injury, we’re recognized as a leader in the field of concussion treatment and recovery.
As part of our specialized treatment for each athlete, sports injury rehab includes use of therapies and training exercises that not only mimic the demands of your sport but also address the unique conditions of the specific position you play within your sport.
Getting well doesn’t just happen from a hospital bed or inside a gym. Sometimes, letting patients get back to nature is the key to physical and psychological recovery.
Independence is a major goal of every rehabilitation program. For over 30 years, the driver rehabilitation program at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital has offered a unique way for patients to return to this crucial aspect of their lives.
At Bryn Mawr Rehab we help patients with chronic or acute dizziness and vertigo get back to active, normal living. With several outpatient locations in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, there’s sure to be a vestibular therapist near you.
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital was one of the first facilities in the country to offer traumatic and nontraumatic inpatient brain injury rehab as well as outpatient brain injury rehab and has remained one of the best rehabilitation hospitals for brain injury treatment in the Philadelphia region for more than 30 years.
