Modern rehabilitation medicine focuses on evaluating and treating patients whose quality of life has been compromised by medical conditions. This field endeavors to enhance well-being and independence levels by adopting a comprehensive approach that addresses physical, mental, psychological, and social aspects, while incorporating advancements in medical research. Grounded in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model by the World Health Organization, rehabilitation targets diverse levels of functional impairment. A collaborative effort among professionals from various disciplines characterizes the rehabilitative process, guided by an Individual Rehabilitation Project, and oversight by a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Through initiated prompt post-injury, rehabilitation progresses through hospital-based interventions and extends to community-based therapies upon the patient's return home. In this special edition of "Harefuah" readers will find profound scientific articles and literature reviews spanning a breadth of topics within the realm of physical medicine and rehabilitation. These insights offer a glimpse into the expansive domain of rehabilitation medicine.