Tertiary Prevention

Tertiary prevention involves strategies to help individuals recover from illness or injury and prevent further complications or disability. It focuses on managing ongoing health issues, reducing the impact of chronic conditions, and improving quality of life through treatments, rehabilitation, and support services. For example, physical therapy after a stroke or medication management for diabetes are tertiary prevention efforts designed to prevent worsening health or additional problems. It aims to help people live as fully and independently as possible despite previously existing health issues.