Rehabilitation Centers in Lebanon: Physio, Stroke, and Orthopedic Recovery
AdvisorLB Team
Rehabilitation is not just physiotherapy. A comprehensive rehab center integrates physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, neuropsychology, and prosthetics under one roof, coordinated by a physiatrist (PMR specialist).
Types of Programs
- Inpatient (3-8 weeks): for severe stroke, spinal cord injury, major trauma. Daily 3-5h therapy.
- Outpatient day program: 3-5x/week, 2-3h per session.
- Home-based: therapist visits — slower progress but lower cost and family support.
- Sports rehab: ACL post-op, rotator cuff, return-to-play protocols.
What to Ask Before Admission
- Patient-to-therapist ratio (1:1 ideal; 1:3 is the maximum).
- Equipment: parallel bars, treadmill with harness, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy pool?
- Family training before discharge — transfers, exercises, home setup.
- Written goals reviewed every 2 weeks.
Costs (Indicative, USD)
- Outpatient PT session: $25-50.
- Day program (full day, 5 days): $400-700/week.
- Inpatient rehab: $200-450/day all-inclusive.
Red Flags
- No physiatrist on staff — center is just a glorified gym.
- Same generic exercise plan for every patient.
- No documented progress tracking (range of motion, strength grades).
- Pressuring family to extend stay beyond clinical need.