Why walking matters most in post-acute rehabilitation

One of the most common questions I hear in rehabilitation is not asked during therapy sessions. It is usually asked quietly by a family member after the session ends. “Will my mother walk again?” Families rarely ask about therapy intensity or functional scoring systems. They do not ask how many minutes of treatment occurred that day. They ask about walking. Walking represents independence. It represents the possibility of returning home. …

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Why walking matters most in post-acute rehabilitation