February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease and the importance of proactive, lifelong heart care. While modern cardiac care saves more lives than ever before, the journey of recovery continues long after patients leave the hospital. For many individuals living with or recovering from cardiac conditions, the transition from acute care to everyday life can present physical, emotional, and functional challenges.

Enhancing the lives of individuals living with a disabling condition or injury is achieved through a combination of highly skilled therapists, physiatrists (a specialized physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation), rehab-trained nurses, advanced equipment, patient education, and dedicated support and resources for families and caregivers. Choosing the right medical rehabilitation hospital can significantly improve a patient’s care, helping them regain independence and return to a home...

Many health problems can impair the nervous system, like the conditions noted: Vascular disorders:  stroke, bleeding in the brain, or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) Trauma:  brain and spinal cord injury Degenerative disorders:  Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's disease, and Huntington’s disease. Structural or neuromuscular disorders:  Bell's palsy, cervical spondylosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, brain or spinal cord tumors, peripheral...