Unlike traditional rehabilitation facilities, The Rehab Lab focuses on providing long-term care and support through alumni services, case management, housing assistance and community referrals. The facility also works to help clients transition from one level of care (inpatient residential, outpatient and aftercare) to the next with ease.

Their unique approach combines a blend of therapeutic exercises and hands-on manual therapy. Their goal is to alleviate pain and imbue clients with increased strength and mobility, empowering them to pursue their goals and live a more vibrant life.

The Dysphagia Rehabilitation Lab is investigating new approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia using multidisciplinary collaboration. The project seeks to improve the current treatments available and explore alternative solutions that could allow for a better quality of life for these patients.

Inpatient Rehabilitation

Inpatient rehabilitation (IR) is a short-term, inpatient hospital treatment program that’s typically administered over weeks to months. It’s typically used to treat people with severe or complex conditions, such as stroke and joint replacements. The goal of IR is to provide clients with a full suite of medical and personal services while they focus intently on their rehab regimen.

The success of the twinning included training people who will manage the REHAB-LAB, analysis of local infrastructure for each adopter, and launching a collaborative IT platform to start developing the European REHAB-LAB community after the twinning ends. A co-designed common charter was also shared with the adopters, defining the values and processes that are essential for an operational REHAB-LAB.