Recovery after surgery or a hospital stay is about more than healing. It’s about regaining the strength, mobility and independence needed to return to everyday life.
At UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, physical and occupational therapists work together to help patients safely progress through recovery. Therapy can begin as early as the day of surgery, with individualized care focused on improving mobility, building endurance and helping patients regain the ability to perform daily activities.
From getting dressed and bathing to cooking and spending time with family, our therapists help patients work toward the routines and activities that matter most to them.
“It’s quality of life. It’s about doing the activities that make you feel enriched as a human being.”
In this video, occupational therapist Brianna P. and physical therapist Franklin C. explain how physical and occupational therapy complement each other to support recovery, independence and quality of life.