# Rehabilitation * **Definition:** A process and set of services aimed at helping individuals recover from injuries, illnesses, or disabilities, enabling them to regain function, independence, and improve their overall health and well-being. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Rehabilitation ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Rehabilitation**, for healthcare technology leaders * 12.4K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/15/2025 | [**Dalian Ruikang Rehabilitation Hospital Project of Neutech Group Commenced Construction**](https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/dalian-ruikang-rehabilitation-hospital-project-of-neutech-group-commenced-construction-302456409.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 4/29/2025 | [**Netsmart Ranked #1 in Physical Therapy and Outpatient Rehabilitation EMR & Practice Management**](https://www.newswire.com/news/netsmart-ranked-1-in-physical-therapy-and-outpatient-rehabilitation-22524518) | [[Newswire]] | | 4/29/2025 | [**Netsmart Ranked #1 in Physical Therapy and Outpatient Rehabilitation EMR & Practice Management**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/netsmart-ranked-1-physical-therapy-130000980.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 4/23/2025 | [**Comparison of triage performance among DRP tool, ChatGPT, and outpatient rehabilitation doctors**](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-99216-0) | [[Nature]] | | 4/23/2025 | [**Physical Rehabilitation Network Partners with Limber Health to Advance Clinical Innovation and Enhance Patient Outcomes Through Hybrid Care**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/23/3066582/0/en/Physical-Rehabilitation-Network-Partners-with-Limber-Health-to-Advance-Clinical-Innovation-and-Enhance-Patient-Outcomes-Through-Hybrid-Care.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 4/17/2025 | [**Rehabilitation under fire: insights from SUMC - The Lancet**](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00412-X/fulltext?rss=yes) | [[The Lancet]] | | 4/7/2025 | [**Virginia rehabilitation hospital taps new CEO**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-executive-moves/virginia-rehabilitation-hospital-taps-new-ceo/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/19/2025 | [**Medical Rehabilitation Services Market to Cross US$ 292.6 Billion by 2034, Expanding at ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/medical-rehabilitation-services-market-cross-115600475.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/6/2025 | [**Healing Innovations Teams up with Barrett Medical, Increasing Access to Rehabilitation Technology**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/healing-innovations-teams-up-with-barrett-medical-increasing-access-to-rehabilitation-technology-302393731.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**DIH Announces Strategic Partnership with Nobis Rehabilitation Partners**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/01/28/3016300/0/en/DIH-Announces-Strategic-Partnership-with-Nobis-Rehabilitation-Partners.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**DIH Announces Strategic Partnership with Nobis Rehabilitation Partners - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dih-announces-strategic-partnership-nobis-130000547.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**Rehabilitation Equipment Market Analysis Report 2025-2030: Innovations in Robotic ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rehabilitation-equipment-market-analysis-report-143800680.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/20/2025 | [**Telerehabilitation Systems Market to Grow by USD 532.9 Million (2024-2028), Rising Chronic Disease Cases Drive Growth, AI-Powered Market Evolution - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/telerehabilitation-systems-market-to-grow-by-usd-532-9-million-2024-2028-rising-chronic-disease-cases-drive-growth-ai-powered-market-evolution---technavio-302355243.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**Telerehabilitation Systems Market size to increase by USD 532.9 Million between 2023 to ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/telerehabilitation-systems-market-size-increase-055700197.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**Telerehabilitation Systems Market size to increase by USD 532.9 Million between 2023 to 2028, Market Segmentation by Product, Type, Geography , Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/telerehabilitation-systems-market-size-to-increase-by-usd-532-9-million-between-2023-to-2028--market-segmentation-by-product-type-geography--technavio-302330723.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**Telerehabilitation Systems Market to Expand by USD 532.9 Million (2024-2028), Rising Chronic Disease Cases Driving Revenue, AI Impacting Market Trends - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/telerehabilitation-systems-market-to-expand-by-usd-532-9-million-2024-2028-rising-chronic-disease-cases-driving-revenue-ai-impacting-market-trends---technavio-302312036.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**Telerehabilitation Systems Market to Expand by USD 532.9 Million (2024-2028), Rising ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/telerehabilitation-systems-market-expand-usd-195300451.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**Telerehabilitation Systems Market to Expand by USD 532.9 Million (2024-2028), Rising ...**](https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/telerehabilitation-systems-market-to-expand-by-usd-532-9-million-2024-2028-rising-chronic-disease-cases-driving-revenue-ai-impacting-market-trends-technavio-40f87815) | [[MarketWatch]] | | 9/12/2024 | [**Lifepoint Rehabilitation Recognizes 27 Freestanding Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities and 18 Acute Rehabilitation Units Awarded on Newsweek's List of America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2024**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240912881262/en/Lifepoint-Rehabilitation-Recognizes-27-Freestanding-Inpatient-Rehabilitation-Facilities-and-18-Acute-Rehabilitation-Units-Awarded-on-Newsweek%E2%80%99s-List-of-America%E2%80%99s-Best-Physical-Rehabilitation-Centers-2024/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 8/30/2024 | [**DIH Appoints Haapsalu Neurological Rehabilitation Center as a DIH Center of Excellence**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9222972/dih-appoints-haapsalu-neurological-rehabilitation-center-as-a-dih-center-of-excellence) | [[Morningstar]] | | 8/30/2024 | [**DIH Appoints Haapsalu Neurological Rehabilitation Center as a DIH Center of Excellence**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dih-appoints-haapsalu-neurological-rehabilitation-120000935.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 8/21/2024 | [**Eleven Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Rank Among Nation's Best Physical Rehab Centers by Newsweek**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/eleven-select-medical-inpatient-rehabilitation-hospitals-rank-among-nations-best-physical-rehab-centers-by-newsweek-302227488.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/8/2024 | [**Cambridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center Accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for Stroke Specialty and LTAC Programs**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cambridge-medical--rehabilitation-center-accredited-by-the-commission-on-accreditation-of-rehabilitation-facilities-for-stroke-specialty-and-ltac-programs-302217959.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/6/2024 | [**Brooks Rehabilitation Partners with Mayo Clinic to Expand and Enhance Hospital ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/brooks-rehabilitation-partners-with-mayo-clinic-to-expand-and-enhance-hospital-rehabilitation-care-in-arizona-302215648.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/5/2024 | [**Grady Opens New Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/grady-opens-new-inpatient-rehabilitation-unit-302213466.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN)**: A network of rehabilitation clinics that recently made leadership changes to enhance patient care. - **Brooks Rehabilitation**: A healthcare provider focused on rehabilitation services, partnering with other institutions to enhance pediatric rehabilitation options. - **Healing Innovations**: A company developing in-home neurorehabilitation technology aimed at improving access to rehabilitation for individuals with neurological conditions. - **Healing Innovations, Inc.**: A company providing advanced neurorehabilitation solutions through partnerships. - **MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc.**: Expanded into the rehabilitation industry by acquiring rehabilitation centers in Japan, focusing on stroke recovery. - **NeuroRestore**: A research entity developing integrated rehabilitation technologies for spinal cord injuries. - **Raintree Systems**: A rehabilitation therapy software provider aiming to redefine innovation in the rehabilitation therapy EHR space. - **Syrebo**: A leader in rehabilitation robotics, known for its Hand Rehabilitation Robot, which received TGA certification. - **Encompass Health**: Operates rehabilitation hospitals and has opened a new facility in South Carolina focused on various rehabilitation services. - **Lifepoint Rehabilitation**: A unit of Lifepoint Health recognized for its freestanding inpatient rehabilitation facilities and acute rehabilitation units. - **BeAble Health**: A startup developing AI-powered rehabilitation devices aimed at enhancing recovery for patients with neurological injuries. - **Select Medical**: A healthcare provider focused on rehabilitation services, partnering with UPMC to open a new rehabilitation hospital. - **PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation**: Partners in building a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Canada to expand local rehabilitation services. - **Sheltering Arms Institute**: Recognized as a DIH Center of Excellence for integrating advanced rehabilitation technologies in patient care. - **Select Medical Holdings Corporation**: Operates various rehabilitation facilities across the U.S., focusing on critical illness recovery and rehabilitation services. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Ivy Rehab and Helping Hands Rehabilitation**: Partnering to improve the quality of care for patients in New Jersey, leveraging Ivy Rehab's resources. - **Physical Rehabilitation Network and Limber Health**: Partnership to enhance patient engagement and streamline workflows in physical therapy. - **Syrebo and healthcare institutions**: Plans to collaborate with rehabilitation centers across the Asia-Pacific region to integrate innovative rehabilitation solutions. - **Healing Innovations and Barrett Medical**: Working together to enhance access to advanced rehabilitation technology across the U.S. - **Brooks Rehabilitation and Mayo Clinic**: Partnering to develop a new rehabilitation hospital in Phoenix, focusing on complex conditions. - **DIH Holding US, Inc. and Sheltering Arms Institute**: A partnership aimed at enhancing patient recovery through innovative care solutions and showcasing best practices in rehabilitation robotics. - **Healing Innovations and Kessler Foundation**: Collaborating to conduct clinical trials for new neurorehabilitation technology aimed at stroke patients. - **DIH Holding US, Inc. and Nobis Rehabilitation Partners**: Integrating the Andago® rehabilitation device into Nobis's hospitals to enhance rehabilitation services. - **OneStep and FOX Rehabilitation**: Jointly recognized for their innovative approaches to senior care, focusing on gait analysis and remote therapeutic monitoring. - **Baptist Health and Encompass Health**: Collaborated to open the Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital, enhancing inpatient rehabilitation services. - **Brooks Rehabilitation and Nemours Children's Health**: Formed a partnership to enhance pediatric rehabilitation services by increasing bed availability and providing specialized care. - **Atrium Health and Unbroken National Rehabilitation Center**: Partnering to provide specialized education and training for clinicians in Ukraine. - **MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies and Y's, Inc.**: Entered an agreement to purchase rehabilitation facilities in Japan, focusing on stroke recovery. - **DIH Holding US, Inc. and Haapsalu Neurological Rehabilitation Center**: Recognizing the center as a Center of Excellence for its pioneering work in neurological rehabilitation. - **PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation**: Joint venture to build a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Canada. - **Lifepoint Rehabilitation**: 26 of its recognized facilities are joint venture partnerships with regional health systems. - **ReShape Lifesciences and Motion Informatics**: Exclusive distribution agreement for neuromuscular rehabilitation devices. - **Select Medical and UPMC**: Announced plans to open the Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital - West Shore to meet the demand for specialized inpatient rehabilitative care. - **Wichita State University and local partners**: Collaborating to establish the Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine and Assistive Technology (IRMAT) for research on assistive medical technology. - **PAM Health and Baptist Health Care**: Collaborating to build a new 40-bed rehabilitation hospital in Pensacola, Florida. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Rehab4U Project**: A USAID initiative aimed at creating an effective rehabilitation system in Ukraine in response to increased demand due to the ongoing conflict. - **Telemedicine**: Increasingly utilized in rehabilitation to enhance accessibility and continuity of care, especially post-COVID-19. - **Telerehabilitation**: Growing market driven by digital technologies allowing remote delivery of rehabilitation services, enhancing patient engagement. - **Automated Rehabilitation Systems**: A system developed by Osaka Metropolitan University recommends optimal rehabilitation programs based on motor paralysis assessment. - **Robotic Rehabilitation Technology**: Advancements in robotic technology for rehabilitation, including automated systems that recommend optimal rehabilitation programs based on motor paralysis assessments. - **Rehabilitation Robots Market Growth**: Projected to grow by USD 4,648 million from 2024 to 2028, driven by advancements in AI and machine learning enhancing rehabilitation therapies. - **Hand Rehabilitation Robot**: Syrebo's certified device designed to assist patients recovering from neurological conditions through various training methods. - **High-Intensity Home-Based Rehabilitation (HIHR)**: A model providing intensive rehabilitation services at home, showing better functional outcomes and lower costs compared to facility-based rehabilitation. - **Rehabilitation Robots**: Syrebo showcased various rehabilitation robots at MEDICA 2024, emphasizing flexibility, precision, and home usability. - **Telerehabilitation Growth**: Significant growth in the telerehabilitation market driven by increased adoption of e-rehabilitation services and digital technologies. - **Soft Rehabilitation Gloves**: Developed by researchers at Chiba University, these gloves utilize pneumatic actuators for improved hand function rehabilitation. - **Adaptive Rehabilitation System**: Developed by Kaunas University of Technology to personalize training based on real-time patient data. - **Neuroprosthetics Integration**: Combining implanted devices with rehabilitation robotics to improve therapy outcomes for spinal cord injuries. - **Hand Function Rehabilitation Robot Market**: Projected growth driven by advancements in robotics technology and the need for personalized rehabilitation solutions. - **Adaptive Sports Experience Zone**: Introduced at REHACARE CHINA 2025 to inspire individuals with disabilities and provide insights for rehabilitation professionals. - **Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers**: CMS designated centers that excel in rehabilitation research and treatment innovations. - **National Disability Employment Awareness Month**: Promotes discussions on the role of rehabilitation in disability employment services. - **ArmAble by BeAble Health**: An AI-powered rehabilitation device utilizing gamified therapy and real-time data analytics to enhance recovery for patients. - **Drug Development for Stroke Rehabilitation**: Research on DDL-920, a drug that mimics physical rehabilitation effects, showing promise in stroke recovery. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Terminology in Rehabilitation**: Calls to phase out the term 'rehabilitation' in favor of language that reflects a more progressive understanding of disability. - **Disability Employment Services**: Calls to phase out the term 'rehabilitation' in favor of language that reflects a more positive view of individuals with disabilities. - **Behavioral Rehabilitation Market Growth**: The increasing demand for effective recovery solutions in substance abuse and mental health highlights the need for comprehensive rehabilitation services. - **Insurance Limitations**: Insurance restrictions and eligibility requirements are leading to a decline in rehabilitation admissions, as seen with Logan Health's decision to close its inpatient rehabilitation unit. - **Economic Factors**: Neighborhood economic conditions impact access to rehabilitation, with lower-income areas experiencing greater challenges. - **Integration Complexities**: Challenges in integrating advanced rehabilitation technologies into existing healthcare systems. - **Quality of Care Disparities**: Significant disparities in readmission rates among rehabilitation hospitals highlight the need for improved patient care. - **Shortage of Qualified Professionals**: The rehabilitation sector faces a shortage of skilled professionals, necessitating personalized care and multi-disciplinary approaches. - **High Costs of Rehabilitation Robots**: The significant investment required for rehabilitation robots poses a barrier to widespread adoption. - **Long COVID Treatment Options**: The need for reliable treatment options for long COVID patients, with evidence suggesting modest improvements from rehabilitation therapies. - **Fragmented Knowledge in Rehabilitation**: Challenges in standardization and effective patient care due to fragmented knowledge in the field. - **Internet Connectivity**: The need for reliable internet infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, poses challenges for successful implementation of telerehabilitation. - **Access Disparities**: Older adults, particularly in rural areas, face significant barriers to accessing rehabilitation services. - **Cost and Accessibility**: High costs and accessibility issues for advanced rehabilitation technologies are barriers being addressed through innovative solutions. - **Staffing Issues**: The healthcare industry faces rising salaries and staffing challenges, impacting rehabilitation services. - **Reimbursement Models**: Systemic barriers in the U.S. healthcare system hinder broader adoption of home-based rehabilitation services due to reimbursement models favoring inpatient care. - **Rising Operational Expenses**: Hospitals are tackling increasing costs for supplies and labor while maintaining quality rehabilitation services. - **Staffing Challenges**: Healthcare providers face staffing issues that impact the delivery of rehabilitation services, necessitating innovative solutions like virtual care. - **Pediatric Rehabilitation Bed Shortage**: The partnership between Brooks Rehabilitation and Nemours aims to address the shortage of pediatric rehabilitation beds in Florida. - **Employment Gaps for Disabled Individuals**: Despite legislative efforts, employment rates for individuals with disabilities remain low, highlighting the need for improved vocational rehabilitation. ## Related Topics [[Rehabilitation Medicine]]