Program Overview


The Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery (CSCIR) is a unique, state-of-art clinical facility, offering an intensive physical therapy program focused on maximizing recovery. Our experienced staff treats clients from around the world, using a full array of specialized equipment and techniques, in a program tailored to each person’s needs.

The CSCIR is one of the first hospital-based programs of its kind in the U.S. to provide long-term, high-intensity, activity-based therapy, to optimize health and function in persons with spinal cord injury .

The program incorporates the latest scientific research and innovative therapeutic techniques, in our quest to make recovery from spinal cord injury a reality.

Program highlights include:

  • 26,000 sq ft state-of-the-art fitness center, with enclosed track
  • Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) cycling for both arms and legs
  • Body weight-supported treadmill training
  • Whole Body Vibration
  • Neuromuscular re-education
  • Closed chain/weight-bearing/ambulation activities
  • Posture and balance training
  • Board-certified SCI Medicine physicians available

Clients work with a variety of rehabilitation professionals including physicians, physical therapists, and trainers. Clients participate in the exercise program for 3-hour sessions, 3-5 times per week. The program hours are from 8:20 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

If you are interested in learning more about this program and how you can participate, please call the Center for SCI Recovery® at 1-866-SCI-CENTER

For more information, please call
1-866-SCI-CENTER

Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan's Center for Spinal Recovery® was founded in large part through the generous support of THE PAUL E. GAU FOUNDATION