Rehabilitation (rehab) encompasses treatments and therapies that help people recover function and abilities after illness, injury, or surgery. Rehabilitation services include physiotherapy for movement and strength, occupational therapy for daily living skills, speech therapy for communication and swallowing, and specialized programs for conditions like stroke, brain injury, or cardiac events. Rehabilitation may occur in hospitals, outpatient clinics, or home settings. In Canada, provincial health insurance covers medically necessary rehabilitation, though wait times and availability vary. Some rehabilitation services, particularly extended therapies, may require private payment or employer health benefits. Rehabilitation goals focus on maximizing independence and quality of life.