Select Medical

07/29/2025

Eight Select Medical inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in 15 locations have been recognized among the country’s “Best Hospitals” for rehabilitative care, according to the U.S. News and World Report's 2025-26 rankings released July 29, 2025.

Specific rankings follow:

• No. 4 – Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (West Orange, Saddle Brook and Chester), New Jersey
• No. 8 – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, Dallas, Texas*
• No. 20 – Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital (Avon, Beachwood and Edwin Shaw), Ohio*
• No. 24 – California Rehabilitation Institute, Los Angeles, California*
• No. 26 – Banner Rehabilitation Hospital (Phoenix, West, East), Arizona*
• No. 31 – OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital (Columbus and Dublin), Ohio*
• No. 36 – Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, Frisco, Texas*
• No. 47 – Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania*

(*Select Medical joint venture partnership)

Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/4lNivoZ

07/24/2025

It's not every day a production team calls requesting a physical therapist to help a member of a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band.

But when they do call, we show up.

Physical Therapist Lauren Caldwell and Physical Therapist Assistant Lyndsay Wingle made their way to Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort to be of assistance.

Rick "Sav" Savage, bass guitarist and one of the founding members of Def Leppard, was dealing with a painful muscle strain. Still, he had a goal to play – and perform – through the band's 90-minute show, saying, "You can't just stand there and play the guitar."

With Lauren and Lyndsay's help, Sav was able to "rock" through the performance; they stayed to make sure.

The duo, of course, left with a keepsake "photograph" with Sav.

Thank you, Sav, Def Leppard and Soaring Eagle for trusting in The Power of Physical Therapy!

07/22/2025

Looking for low back pain relief? Our latest blog explores the 10 things you should stop doing immediately, along with four activities that can help.

You feel it in the simplest daily tasks: bending to pick something off the floor, standing while cooking dinner, exercising. It’s the dreaded “low back pain,” that uncomfortable, sometimes debilitating, feeling in the lumbar part of the spine, the area from the lower ribcage to the buttocks.

07/18/2025

Imagine arriving to your first physical therapy appointment in a wheelchair and then walking your daughter down the aisle just 10 months later.

That was Larry Heemskerk’s goal when he came to Kessler Rehabilitation Center. Larry had a history of dizzy spells as well as some impairments in his gait and balance. Working with his physical therapists, Larry slowly gained his strength back with exercises like standing, marching with weights and resisted cable column walking.

Throughout their time together, Tori and Larry agreed on just about everything except two things: how many laps of walking they were going to do each day and which team was going to win the Big Game. Despite their disagreements, Larry was ultimately the winner, as he completed his rehabilitation and successfully walked his daughter down the aisle. He even took part in the father-daughter dance with his daughter, Danielle.

Larry returned after the wedding to express his gratitude to Tori and Alissa. “You both did such a good job,” said Larry. “I couldn’t have done it without you.”

07/04/2025

We wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July.

07/01/2025

On Christmas Day, Leo Hernandez suffered a ruptured aneurysm and wound up in a coma from which doctors weren’t sure he’d emerge. What followed was Leo’s championship run to recovery while his beloved Philadelphia team made their own run at the big game. A physician-led team at Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital helped the 19-year-old learn to sit up, walk and talk again. He arrived at home just in time for the game … and the rest is history.

Read more about Leo's story: https://bit.ly/3GmMKUr

To learn more about Select Medical’s network of hospitals, visit: https://www.selectmedical.com/about-us/

06/30/2025

Cancer survivorship does not begin at the end of treatment. It's a lifelong status that begins at the time of diagnosis, and there's support for survivors starting at day one.

Read our blog to learn about the best time to begin cancer rehabilitation and the five key benefits it brings.

Regardless of your cancer type or treatment, cancer rehabilitation specialists can enhance recovery and assist with the management of current or persistent issues secondary to cancer treatments.

06/28/2025

A cancer diagnosis already comes with a lot of uncertainty. Cancer rehabilitation can offer practical support to help you manage symptoms, regain strength and get back to the things that are important to you. Knowing what to expect throughout care can give you more confidence to move forward.

As we wrap up Cancer Rehabilitation Month, join us to raise awareness, support survivors and spread the message about how cancer rehabilitation is changing lives.



Learn more here: www.cancerrehabmonth.org

06/27/2025

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Medical Corporation today announced it signed a membership interest purchase agreement with Ballad Health to jointly operate Select Specialty Hospital – Tri-Cities, a critical illness recovery hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. The facility, licensed as long-term acute care, will be a hospital-in-hospital located in Ballad Health's Indian Path Community Hospital.

Select Medical will serve as the majority owner and managing partner of the 46-bed joint venture hospital with Ballad Health. The hospital, which is currently owned and operated by Select Medical, will relocate from Ballad Health's Bristol Regional Medical Center to Indian Path Community Hospital following regulatory approval.

"We have served the growing post-ICU care needs of the region for more than 25 years, operating as Select Specialty Hospital – Tri-Cities in Bristol," said Tom Mullin, president of Select Medical. "This partnership with Ballad Health and the new, expanded location will provide the opportunity to help even more critically ill patients heal, recover and return to their families and community."

Read more: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/select-medical-signs-agreement-with-ballad-health-to-operate-joint-venture-critical-illness-recovery-hospital-302492956.html

06/23/2025

Many champions were crowned at the final day of the ’s Select Medical Cup. Our clinicians were proud to provide care to so many athletes, keeping them healthy throughout the week.

06/21/2025

Another great day at our favorite event, the ’s Select Medical Cup!