Neonatal Nursing and Health Care

Paediatric Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is the process of helping an individual achieves the highest level of function, independence, and quality of life possible. Rehabilitation does not reverse or undo the damage caused by disease or trauma, but rather helps restore the individual to optimal health, functioning, and well-being.

Paediatric rehabilitation supports children and teens to overcome the challenges that everyday activities present following a major injury, illness or medical procedure. It also supports children with conditions that limit their physical activities.

Rehabilitation medicine is designed to meet each person's specific needs; therefore, each program is different. Some general treatment components for rehabilitation programs include the following: