Kidney Transplant Rehabilitation

What is a kidney transplant?

A kidney transplant replaces a failing kidney to restore essential body functions. Many people arrive at transplant recovery after months or years of dialysis, which can contribute to fatigue and reduced endurance. After surgery, recovery may involve close management as the body adjusts to your new kidney.

Supporting recovery after kidney transplant

At Brooks, rehabilitation supports each part of your kidney transplant recovery through coordinated, specialized care.

Our approach includes:

• Building strength and endurance to restore energy and tolerance for activity after illness or hospitalization
• Managing fluid balance and checking for swelling and other signs of fluid changes
• Optimizing medication management and adjusting as needed
• Supporting blood pressure for a safe recovery
• Rebuilding muscle strength to address weaknesses and improve mobility

Care team and approach

We offer a team-based approach to kidney transplant rehabilitation that works with your transplant center to coordinate follow-up care. We adjust your therapy based on how you’re healing and how your body responds. Our goal is to help you return home safely.

Your care team is led by board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, which may include:

• Case managers
• Dietitians
• Nurses
• Physicians
• Psychologists
• Wound care specialists

Why choose Brooks Rehabilitation for kidney transplant rehabilitation?

At Brooks, our kidney transplant rehabilitation sustains recovery while carefully managing medical factors that protect kidney health.

Highlights of our program include:

• Coordinated care with transplant centers: We work directly with your transplant team to align therapy with lab monitoring and follow-up care.
• High-tech rehabilitation tools: Brooks uses specialized rehabilitation technology, including body-weight support and gait-training systems. These tools help you rebuild mobility while minimizing physical stress.
• Patient and caregiver support: We offer education and guidance to help patients and families feel confident managing recovery before they return home.
• Specialized care for complex kidney transplant recovery: Our team has experience dealing with the sickest patients and most complex recoveries. We manage blood pressure, fluid balance and fatigue while guiding safe physical recovery.