Spinal Cord Rehabilitation in New Jersey

Treatment Options for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

We offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient services throughout New Jersey designed to help patients achieve independence and improve quality of life after spinal cord injury. Our services include:

• Adaptive technique education: We teach patients new techniques for performing everyday tasks.
• Assistive technology: Our specialists are up to date on the latest assistive technology, helping patients to maximize mobility, independence and communication.
• Behavioral counseling: We help patients address behavioral changes that may occur after spinal cord injury, including aggression, disinhibition, depression and social challenges.
• Driver Training Program: Our certified driver rehabilitation specialists help patients get back on the road through our state-certified program that includes pre-driver evaluation, on-the-road evaluation, and on-the-road training.
• Environmental adaptations: Recommendations for adaptations at home, school or work can help patients successfully participate in everyday activities.

• Health and wellness education: We teach patients across New Jersey how to maintain overall well-being.
• Infection management: We treat complications of spinal cord injury that may lead to infections.
• Medical equipment consultations: We work closely with patients and their families to determine what medical equipment would be most beneficial.
• Medication management: Our team monitors each patient’s medications, including those prescribed for chronic health conditions, to prevent interactions and increase safety.
• Nutrition management: Proper nutrition guided by our New Jersey rehabilitation specialists, supports healing and can prevent complications associated with other health conditions.

• Orthotic evaluation (custom braces): Orthotics are devices worn to support foot movement.
• Pain management: We use the latest techniques and therapies to manage pain and reduce the use of opioid medications.
• Prostheses consultation: We evaluate patients to determine if they might benefit from a prosthetic device.
• Psychological counseling: Patients with behavioral or mental health concerns have access to comprehensive psychological care.
• Physical, occupational, recreational and speech therapy: Physical therapy and occupational therapy help return patients to the highest possible level of function after spinal cord injury.

• Spasticity management: We help patients manage spasticity and its symptoms, including tightness, stiffness, pain and spasms.
• Supportive services: Our patients have access to case management, social work, and family counseling services.
• Wheelchair and seating assessment: We match patients with the right wheelchair for their condition and conduct seating assessments to maximize comfort, safety and function.

Frequently Asked Spinal Cord Rehab Questions