Scranton Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Scranton and Wilkes-Barre
Comprehensive Care for Patients with Spinal Injuries
At Allied Services Integrated Health System, our Spinal Cord Injury Program
includes comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services that help to
increase the independence and quality of life for patients after a spinal
cord injury. Our rehabilitation professionals are highly trained in the
treatment of spinal cord injuries, whether in the days, weeks, or years
following an injury.
Spinal cord injury rehab in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre focuses on helping
patients meet the challenges they face physically, medically, and socially,
allowing them to reach the highest level of health and independence possible.
Focusing on Your Abilities
The goal of spinal cord injury rehab is to help you relearn skills and
find news ways to do the things you need and want to do. We focus on your
abilities and maximizing what those abilities can help you achieve. Spinal
cord injury rehab can help you regain independence and improve your quality of life.
Spinal cord injury rehab requires a multidisciplinary approach and an individualized
treatment plan that may include:
Physical therapy to facilitate neurorecovery, improve mobility, and overall independence.
This may include mobility training, including transfers and gait training.
Rehab technology can help to maximize recovery and your treatment may
utlitize devices including the Indego Exoskeleton, Alter-G Anti-Gravity
Treadmill, and Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) bikes.
Occupational therapy to help enhance patients' daily living skills for greater independence
home and in the community. Our occupational therapists work with patients
to regain strength and learn adaptive techniques to complete their daily
living skills. Treatment may include the use of upper extremity robotics
and assistive technology.
Speech-language pathology to address any challenges with speech, cognitive-communication, voice,
or swallowing disorders.
How to Get Started on a Physical Therapy Program
Receiving physical therapy at one of our conveniently located Rehab Centers
is simple. With Direct Access, you don't need a referral. You can start
without the expense and inconvenience of another physician’s appointment
and referral.
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