A hip fracture can be a life-changing injury, particularly for older adults. Beyond the initial pain and hospitalization, a hip fracture can affect strength, balance, mobility and confidence. Activities that once seemed routine—such as standing from a chair, walking to the bathroom or getting dressed—may suddenly become challenging. For many patients, inpatient rehabilitation is an important step toward regaining mobility and independence. Physical therapy plays a central role in this...

National Rehabilitation Awareness Week is an opportunity to recognize the important role medical rehabilitation in Tucson plays in helping individuals regain independence, improve quality of life, and return to the activities that matter most. For many patients, medical rehabilitation represents a critical step between hospitalization and returning home. After experiencing a stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, major orthopedic procedure, cardiac event, or other serious medical...

Behind every successful inpatient medical rehabilitation program is a team of dedicated professionals working together to help patients regain function and independence. Medical rehabilitation nurses are at the heart of that team, serving as educators, advocates, and collaborators who reinforce therapy goals, build patient confidence, and provide ongoing support throughout the care journey. Working closely with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other clinicians, they bridge medical care