Rehabilitation Therapy

VNS Health team member helps senior woman with walker as they go outside.

A key part of your loved one’s recovery from an injury, illness, or surgery is being able to do the things they could do before. Rehab therapy from VNS Health can help them regain the skills they need — all from the comfort of home.

Rehab therapy in the home offers a chance to focus on a single patient. You’re totally present with them and truly able to provide quality care.

Joe Gallagher, Director of Clinical Operations Support at VNS Health, former physical therapist and rehab instructor

Our rehabilitation therapists use the latest knowledge and tools. So you can be sure that your loved one is getting the best care. 

Your loved one’s rehab therapist will help set goals and work with their doctor and VNS Health nurse to create a unique plan of care. With rehab therapy, your loved one will regain the skills and confidence to they need to be independent.

How Therapy Helps Your Loved One Meet Their Goals

VNS Health rehab therapists are committed to helping your loved one achieve their goals — whether that’s buttoning a shirt, walking around the block, or speaking clearly. They provide rehabilitation therapy at home, so you can heal properly where you are most comfortable.

What Kinds of Therapy Does VNS Health Offer?

We offer many at home therapy options for helping your loved one get back on their feet.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy (PT) is great if your loved one is recovering from surgery, injury, or a hospital stay or has a chronic condition. Activities like walking up and down stairs, getting up from a chair or off the toilet, and reaching a high shelf can be hard. That’s where our PTs come in. They can help your loved one build strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

VNS Health PTs support your loved one by:

  • Assessing home safety
  • Ensuring that they are following instructions after a surgery
  • Determining whether they would benefit from a cane or walker (and making sure they know how to use it safely and effectively)
  • Suggesting ways to save energy and limit joint and muscle strain
  • Making sure they can safely get in and out of bed and chairs
  • Teaching them how to navigate stairs and curbs
  • Creating exercise programs for building strength, improving balance and coordination, and increasing activity
  • Screening for fall risks
  • Educating you and any other caregivers

A Combined Effort for Success

Rehabilitation therapy gives you and your loved one the support needed to heal properly in the comfort of home. Whether it is in home physical therapy or education on care options, our rehab therapists will support your loved one as they achieve their goals, whatever they may be.