Providing physical, occupational, speech therapy and personal training for catastrophic injuries is
at the heart of what we do—it is why we were founded, and continues to be one of our most
effective programs today.
The Spinal Cord Injury Program makes The Recovery Project a truly unique place. Our level of expertise draws patients with SCI (traumatic and non-traumatic) of all ages. It also enables us to care for all levels of SCI injury’s, as well as SCI patients who are medically complex with multiple diagnoses (including those on ventilators). Our treatment approach means that your therapy will be intensive and comprehensive- but always aligned with your state of healing as determined by your doctor. SCI outpatient will participate in different types of therapy for 1 hour treatment sessions each, 2-5 days a week. Patients who need assistance with a specific concerns, may work with our physical, occupational and/or speech therapist on an individual basis. To make sure you have convenient access to the best ongoing rehabilitation, we offer evidence based treatments to you in your community and residence, if needed. At discharge each patient is provided the option to participate in one of our wellness programs or continue to work on their recovery with an extensive home exercise program.
What is included in the outpatient program:
- Individualized treatment program
- Individualized schedule
- Goal setting
- Wheelchair seating and mobility
- Patient-family insurance conference
- Patient and family education
- Planning for participation in a home exercise program and/or wellness program.
Each team member conducts initial evaluations with the patient. Together, the patient, family and clinician establish an outpatient treatment plan with appropriate goals for the patient with a SCI.
Our therapists and trainers are both knowledgeable and trained in the latest SCI research. The
research states that recovery is derived from the principles of neuroplasticity, which allows our
clients to “reroute” their dysfunctional nervous system as it relates to strength, motor learning
and overall function. Our therapists/trainers are able to enhance these positive changes to the
nervous system by utilizing our state of the art equipment.
This program goes beyond the treatment interventions as we also perform manual/power
wheelchair assessments, DME assessments, identify adaptive equipment needs and hold monthly
team meetings to make sure all needs are being met. Thus the program takes an all-
encompassing approach to produce the greatest amount of recovery possible and promote the
highest quality of life.
Over 200 patients with a spinal cord injury have been treated at TRP in 2023.
