Taastusravikeskuste

Taastusravikeskuste (rehabilitation centers) are health care facilities and programs dedicated to restoring function and independence after injury, illness, or disability. They provide structured, goal‑oriented rehabilitation designed to improve activities of daily living, mobility, and participation in work and society.

They operate in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Some facilities specialize by population, condition, or service area, such as pediatric rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, stroke or spinal cord injury programs, cardiac rehabilitation, or addiction and mental health rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation is delivered by multidisciplinary teams that may include physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and prosthetists or orthotists. Core components include comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment plans, patient and family education, and goal‑driven progress monitoring.

Typical services encompass physical therapy, occupational therapy, cognitive and communication rehabilitation, pain management, assistive device provision, environmental adaptations, and vocational or educational counseling. Inpatient centers provide intensive therapy, while outpatient and community programs support ongoing care and home‑based rehabilitation.

Access and organization vary by country and health system, but rehabilitation centers are commonly part of public health services or funded by insurance, referrals, and sometimes private pay. Continuity of care and coordination with primary care are emphasized to support long‑term recovery and community reintegration.