The effects of a spinal cord injury can be devastating. Our team of rehabilitation specialists at Valir Rehabilitation Hospital understands what it takes to restore an individual’s ability to live independently, and we offer comprehensive rehabilitative care to help patients attain this goal. We also educate family members and encourage them to play an active role while patients are in our care and after returning home.
The spinal cord injury program features an interdisciplinary team of specialists, including:
- Physicians
- Therapists
- Rehabilitation nurses
- Case managers
- Dietitians
- Pharmacists
- Home and work evaluations conducted by a licensed therapist
- Wheelchair seating and positioning expertise
- Electrical stimulation and other modalities for muscular return and strengthening
- Community resources for the patient and family to manage the diagnosis and its effects
- Caregiver training
Spinal cord injuries can greatly impact your life and result in pain, limitations, and daily hindrances. This is especially true if your spinal cord injury resulted in a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA), which is essentially a traumatic brain injury.
Fortunately, our team of rehabilitation specialists at Valir Rehabilitation Hospital in downtown Oklahoma City, OK is highly trained and experienced in helping patients regain motion, and overcome pain and other challenges so that they can get back home.
If you or a loved one would like more information on how our Spinal cord injury recovery program, please contact us now at (405) 553-1152 or click here.
Spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries
It is possible that an injury to the spinal cord could also result in an injury to the brain. This occurs because the central nervous system consists of both the brain and the spinal cord, so an injury to one could affect the other.
While it is undeniably shocking to undergo an injury to both the spinal cord and the brain, our team of rehabilitation specialists at Valir Rehabilitation Hospital in downtown Oklahoma City, OK is both knowledgeable and well-equipped to help you on the road to recovery.
Our rehab team focuses on each patient, creating personalized care plans designed to help you increase strength and recover brain function. It all starts with a click or a phone call to our intake team. We will evaluate the severity of the spinal cord injury and the associated brain injury, and create a treatment strategy customized for you to help reduce discomfort, alleviate painful symptoms, and improve brain functionality.
How can I find relief?
If you have sustained a spinal cord injury, especially one that has also led to a traumatic brain injury, don’t hesitate to contact our team at Valir Rehabilitation Hospital today. Our Spinal Cord Injury Program is designed for you and our team looks forward to being a part of your journey to recovery.