Design for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Design for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1st Edition, authored by Samira Pasha and Mardelle McCuskey Shepley and published by Routledge, presents structured architectural guidelines for specialized healthcare environments. The volume explores how facility physical structures support healing, operational workflows, and daily care routines in physical medicine settings.

The text covers spatial planning considerations across inpatient rehabilitation units, outpatient treatment clinics, educational environments, and dedicated wellness or fitness centers. By incorporating environment and behavior research methodologies, the content balances the spatial requirements of recovering patients, clinical healthcare personnel, and supporting family members.

Enriched with 88 color illustrations, this 2025 release provides visual and analytical reference material for architects, spatial planners, and facility design teams. It also assists rehabilitation professionals and allied therapists in evaluating built environments for physical recovery.