Maximizing independence and physical function is at the core of functional restoration and mobility enhancement, particularly for individuals recovering from injury, surgery, or neurological conditions. Adaptive rehabilitation techniques, including task-specific training and balance retraining, focus on restoring movement patterns essential for daily living. Assistive devices, orthotics, and customized exercise programs are integrated to address gait abnormalities and postural deficits. Additionally, progressive motor learning strategies and neuroplasticity-driven therapies help improve coordination and control. Whether aiding stroke survivors in regaining walking ability or supporting spinal cord injury patients in restoring movement, rehabilitation specialists use a combination of therapies to enhance mobility and overall functional capacity.
Title : Exploring the use of technology in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals
Elissa Charbonneau, Encompass Health, United States
Title : Treatment of chronic muscle spasm and pain with the CMECD® procedure
Roger H Coletti, Interventional Health, United States
Title : The technology we have, the technology we use, the technology we want
Marcia J Scherer, Institute for Matching Person and Technology, United States
Title : Best practice guidelines for the use of pharmacological neuromodulation in disorders of diminished motivation: A comprehensive approach
Vaidya Balasubramaniam, The Wollongong Hospital (ISLHD), Australia
Title : Integrating holistic early rehabilitation in acute care: Evidence-Based strategies for enhancing patient outcomes and optimizing costs
Archana Vatwani, Old Dominion University, United States
Title : Indications for Shockwave in Teenage Athletes
Jay Spector, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), United States