Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation at Desert Regional Medical Center provides services for the adult population.

Goal:

To start rehabilitation as soon as possible to help you reach your highest level of ability.

Problems: 

• Paraplegia -  paralyzed legs and sometimes, torso
• Quadriplegia - paralyzed legs, arms and torso
• Loss of bowel and/or bladder function
• Sensation changes

Program Focus:
 
• Activities of daily living (ADL's)
• Bowel and bladder function
• Mobility & exercise
• Nutrition
• Cardiovascular management
• Respiratory management
• Community re-entry
• Skin management
• Sexuality issues
• Community resources
• Training attendants