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8 Types of Rehabilitation: For Families and Individuals

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Dr. Amar Shinde

Published on: 04 Jun 2025 | Last Updated on: 25 Jul 2025

In the recovery from an illness, injury, surgery or addiction, rehabilitation is important. It helps to get the physical and mental strength, and to lead an independent and improved quality of life. The availability of different types of rehabilitation facilities in India often confuses and overwhelms patients and their families in making the right choice. 

This blog will help you explore various rehabilitation types and share the considerations in choosing the right rehab for yourself or your loved one. 

8 Types of Rehabilitation

In India, you can primarily find 8 types of rehabilitation. Each rehabilitation is unique and serves a specific purpose. They vary with the health conditions, recovery goals, and personal choices of the patients.

1. Physical Rehabilitation

This type of rehabilitation uses therapies like massage, physiotherapy, guided exercise, and pain management to enhance the patient’s mobility, flexibility and physical strength. Physical rehabilitation is best suited for patients who are recuperating from surgery or injury, suffering from arthritis or joint pain or have survived a stroke or an accident 

1. Occupational Rehabilitation

This rehabilitation type uses motion exercises, strength training, balance and coordination exercises. It helps patients to relearn daily activities, including personal care, to become self-dependent and participate in social activities and occasions. Patients with neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease, stroke or brain injury and long-term disabilities that impact their day-to-day activities find occupational rehabilitation very helpful.

1. Speech and Language Rehabilitation

Using speech therapy, communication tools, and swallowing exercises, speech and language rehabilitation enhances communication, language development, and swallowing function in patients. Children with developmental delays, adults after a stroke or brain injury, and people with speech disorders find speech and language rehabilitation very useful. 

1. Neurological Rehabilitation

Neurological rehabilitation uses physical and behavioural therapy and cognitive activities to emphasise brain and nervous system recovery. It is best suited for stroke survivors, patients with multiple sclerosis or brain injuries and people with spinal cord damage.

1. Cognitive Rehabilitation

Cognitive therapy aims to restore thinking abilities and improve daily function, focus, and problem-solving skills. Patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s or recovering from a head trauma benefit the most from this type of rehabilitation.

1. Substance Abuse Rehabilitation

This rehabilitation type helps individuals overcome addiction to alcohol, drugs, or prescription medication. It includes detoxification under medical supervision, counselling and therapy, and relapse prevention strategies. Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre in Hyderabad offers holistic rehabilitation facilities for substance abuse patients at every stage of their recovery.  

1. Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Psychiatric Rehabilitation is best suited for recovery through emotional and social development. It helps recover from depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and PTSD through medication, individual counselling, group therapy, and family support.

1. Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Survivors of heart attacks and patients suffering from chronic respiratory issues like COPD can take the help of this rehabilitation type for heart and lung recovery. It usually includes monitored exercise, diet counselling, and stress management.

Things to Consider with Rehabilitation

Choosing a rehabilitation programme is a personal decision. Here are important factors to consider:

1. Diagnosis and Medical Needs

The primary step is to understand the condition of the patient and their needs. It is only then that you will be able to match the needs with the services provided at a rehabilitation centre. Also, some rehabs specialise in specific health challenges. 

1. Level of Care Required

Again, knowing the condition of the patient will help you look for the right support. For example, some patients require 24/7 care and rigorous rehab training. However, less critical patients may require shorter sessions of rehabilitation care and can be managed through outpatient care.

1. Expertise and Facility Resources

The next important thing to check is to ensure that the centre has skilled and experienced professionals and has proper equipment. At Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre, we have an experienced, multidisciplinary team and a modern, equipped facility.

1. Customised Care Plans

Check if the approach is customised or if the doctor uses a very cookie-cutter style. The best outcomes come from personalised therapy. 

1. Family Involvement

Family support plays a key role in motivation and recovery. Choose a centre that welcomes family participation. Family counselling is an integral part of the rehabilitation to aid with training and support.

1. Emotional and Mental Support

Rehabilitation is more than just physical healing. Mental wellness is equally important, and the right rehab will give importance to therapy as well during recovery.

1. Cost and Accessibility

The final and most important consideration is the cost and accessibility of the facility. Rehab is often a long-term commitment where both of these factors become crucial for continuity. Jagruti offers affordable, quality care accessible in multiple Indian cities.

Why Choose Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre for Holistic Recovery

Recovery is a journey that requires expert care, encouragement, and patience. At Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre in Bangalore, we offer all major types of rehabilitation under one roof. From physical therapy to psychiatric support, our services are designed to nurture every aspect of healing. 

Our dedicated staff, customised care plans, and compassionate environment make us a trusted choice for families across India. Whether you’re facing mobility issues, addiction, or cognitive decline, we’re here to guide you towards a better quality of life.

Dr. Amar Shinde

Dr. Amar Shinde, founder of Jagruti Rehab, is a renowned psychiatrist in India with over two decades of experience in mental health, addiction recovery, and neuropsychiatry, dedicated to holistic, compassionate patient care.