Great article. Most of the people I've worked with didn't have an opportunity to prehab as their replacements were from breaks and immediate surgery and then they had rehab. I'm a big fan of therapy. I try to schedule therapy once a quarter for my aunt who is 89. Her neurologist recommended it to help with her dementia. Spreading it out throughout the year keeps her in good shape. She loves the interaction with the therapist and loves to show off. Of course it's only mildly uncomfortable, unlike after a surgery. If medicare were more proactive, they would encourage more therapy for prevention, like a flu shot. As you mentioned, fewer days in the hospital, fewer days in a rehab. It would pay for itself. So I guess that means WE have to be proactive and not blame it on the government. Oh darn.