PHYSICAL THERAPY IN DELRAY BEACH

Therapy typically starts within 24 hours of admission, with sessions available up to seven days a week depending on your individualized care plan. Your first session is an evaluation - your therapist assesses your current mobility, strength, and goals before building your program.

It depends on the procedure, your baseline strength, and how you progress. Most joint replacement patients work through a structured program over several weeks, with your therapist adjusting intensity as range of motion and weight-bearing tolerance improve. Your surgeon's protocol guides the timeline, and your therapy team coordinates with them throughout.

Admission to short-term rehabilitation is typically arranged through your physician or the discharge planner at your hospital. Our admissions team can walk you through what's needed - call (561) 454-2000 and we'll help you sort out the steps.

Coverage depends on your specific plan and how you progress through therapy. Insurance-approved days and criteria vary by case, and we communicate coverage updates with you or your designated caregiver throughout your stay. Confirm your benefit period and any deductible responsibilities with our admissions team before arrival.

Discharge isn't the end of the plan. Cascades offers continued outpatient therapy in our on-site clinic with the same therapists who treated you as an inpatient, plus a nurse follow-up call within 24-48 hours of returning home and in-home safety recommendations where useful.

Physical therapy focuses on movement - strength, balance, walking, and range of motion. Occupational therapy focuses on the practical tasks of daily life: dressing, bathing, cooking, and using adaptive equipment. Most rehabilitation patients at Cascades receive both, working with the two teams in coordination.