Rehabilitation

UPMC offers the largest rehabilitation network in western Pennsylvania. Experts from our Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation provide an inside look at inpatient rehabilitation at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute and outpatient rehabilitation at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services. Learn about the types of rehabilitation available for specific conditions, what to expect during a visit, and how this experience changed the lives of past patients.

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What Is Nonsurgical Musculoskeletal Care?

October 1, 2021

Surgery isn't an option for everyone. Sometimes patients can have risk factors that are not ideal for them to go through surgery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Bouncing Back with Rehab: Reclaiming Independence After a Stroke

September 1, 2021

Liberty Borough resident Phyllis McCorkle was feeling pretty low when she started inpatient rehab at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute at UPMC McKeesport in January 2021. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Matt’s Story: Recovering from COVID’s Impact at the Inpatient Rehab Unit

August 16, 2021

Matt thought the worst was behind him after a week-long hospital stay for COVID-19. But when problems continued, he knew he needed more care. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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What Is a Primary Spine Practitioner (PSP) And When Should You See One?

August 9, 2021

When people with chronic back pain come to see Ryan Brown for physical therapy, they are often surprised at what the sessions are like. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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What Is Electromyography?

July 20, 2021

Electromyography, or electrodiagnostic medicine, uses EMG tests and nerve conduction studies to diagnose nerve and muscle conditions. Learn what to expect. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Cindy’s Story: Rehab Unit Helps COVID-19 Survivor Return Home

May 14, 2021

After a long battle with COVID-19, including a 3-week hospital stay and 5 days on a ventilator, Cindy turned to UPMC Western Maryland's Comprehensive Inpatient Rehab Unit (CIRU) to prepare for her return home Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Expert Tips for Marathon Recovery

April 28, 2021

Erin Angelini, DPT, an expert at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services, discusses life, recovery, and training before and after a marathon. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
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A Husband and Wife’s Rehabilitation Story

March 23, 2021

After husband and wife, Jeff and Cindy, both required rehabilitation for injuries, they turned to the experts at UPMC. Here's their story. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Meet Barb Dilucia: A Physical Therapy Patient

March 22, 2021

Barb first met her physical therapist for knee pain. After two knee replacement surgeries and more PT, she's regained independence. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation