Rehabilitation is a structured and goal-oriented process aimed at restoring physical function, independence, and participation after injury, illness, surgery, or disability. In physiotherapy, rehabilitation focuses on improving movement, strength, coordination, and functional ability rather than only relieving symptoms.

Rehabilitation programs are individualized based on the patient’s condition, stage of recovery, and personal goals. Common components include exercise therapy, movement retraining, balance and coordination activities, education, and lifestyle modification. Modern rehabilitation emphasizes early and safe movement, functional tasks, and active patient participation.

Rehabilitation is used not only after injuries but also in chronic conditions, neurological disorders, post-surgical recovery, and age-related functional decline. The ultimate goal is to help individuals return to meaningful daily activities and improve long-term quality of life.