Physical Rehabilitation is described as the process a person goes through to reach optimal physical functionality, and physical therapy refers specifically to the physical therapy profession. 

A physical disability inhibits the functions of one or more limbs or sensory organs. Even a partial disability, for example, the loss of your thumb or a 60% loss of vision in one eye, can change your life and the way you carry out everyday tasks. A disability limits your interactivity with the world, and you need to adjust your lifestyle to suit your needs. 

You would require a combination of resilience, motivation, support, and a great deal of positivity for your rehabilitation journey to overcoming your physical limitations. Your journey may be on a zigzag rocky road, but the most important thing to remember is that you can do it and live as close to a normal life as possible. You can beat the odds with your human strength and advancements in rehabilitation treatments and technology.  

Rehabilitation can be your lifeline to regain your independence and improve the quality of your life. For example, things we take for granted, such as the motion in our wrists, a broken wrist that has been in a cast for months, need to gain the strength and range of motion it previously had to accomplish simple tasks such as writing. 

Rehabilitation encompasses a multidisciplinary approach involving physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists, and may even include speech therapists.  

The consultation with your primary care physician is an excellent starting point for your journey. They can assess your overall health, refer you to the correct specialists, and guide you towards appropriate rehabilitation options.