Criteria for entry | Program Overview | Frequently Asked Questions

Criteria for entry:

• Must have a spinal cord injury 
• Completed a traditional rehabilitation program
• Must be medically stable

Program Overview:      

The Center for SCI Recovery, is one of the first hospital-based programs of its kind in the U.S., to provide a long-term, high-intensity, non-tradtional, activity-based therapy program that utilizes innovative exercise techniques to optimize recovery.

The program incorporates therapeutic techniques based on the newest information available from emerging research around the globe. Our experienced team will work one-on-one with the client to develop a creative individual therapeutic exercise program, aimed at improving movement and function. The therapy program includes

• Stimulation of the nervous system using closed kinetic chain exercise to promote motor and sensory recovery
• Exercise of muscles above and below the level of injury
• Closed chain/weight-bearing exercise
• Intense sensory stimulation
• Intense trunk muscle training for posture and balance
• Body weight supported, assisted treadmill walking
• Biofeedback
• Hand therapy (optional)
• Massage (optional)
• Aquatic therapy (optional)

The emphasis moves beyond traditional rehabilitation techniques to encourage activation of muscles and nerves below the level of injury. Emphasis is also placed on improving coordination of limbs and trunk in conjunction with total body exercise.

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.

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