Burn Rehabilitation

Burn rehabilitation is undeniably difficult and time-consuming, but the time is essential to attain optimal long-term function. Treatment goals and strategies vary depending on the patient's extent of injury, age and co-morbidities.

To attain optimal long-term function, rehabilitation efforts must begin at the outset of burn care. Physical and occupational therapists play essential roles in the treatment of all burn patients.

The overriding objective of burn rehabilitation care becomes reintegration of the patient into the home and community. At NRH we establish a long-term relationship with the patient and family members to ensure compliance with therapy goals and to increase the patient's morale for recovery.