Restoring an individual or part of the body to normal or almost normal function after a disease, injury, addiction, or incarceration (e.g., working with a physical therapist to walk better or with an occupational therapist to get dressed). Rehabilitation services are ordered by the attending physician for the patient. These services are given by nurses and physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Also referred to as rehabilitation care .

Facility that provides treatment, training, and assists in restoring an individual who is disabled to maximum independence and productivity. It may offer occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and vocational therapy.

Institution or facility that gives health-related services to disabled individuals such as rehabilitative services and social or vocational services to help him or her obtain maximum function. For example, some conditions might be amputation, brain or spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, and stroke. Also called rehabilitation facility .