As one of the nation’s leading providers of contract rehabilitation, wellness, and restorative care services, our professionals at Aegis Therapies apply proven techniques to help patients move through life. Aegis leverages the power of collaboration to help patients transition seamlessly throughout the care continuum.

No matter the setting, Aegis specializes in providing services that adapt to each patient’s individualized needs. Our therapists use leading-edge technology and innovation to help restore strength and confidence after illness, injury, or surgery. We help our patients return to the activities they love with targeted rehabilitation services provided in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

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