Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
At Brooks, we provide individualized, expert spinal cord injury rehabilitation care that optimizes the patient’s goals for recovery.
Our comprehensive approach to spinal cord injury rehabilitation combines world-class therapies, cutting-edge technology, personalized treatment plans, expert clinicians and a variety of care settings to meet spinal cord injury patients exactly where they are in their recovery journey.
Spinal cord injury treatment
Brooks’ SCI rehabilitation program is one of the only state-designated treatment facilities for spinal cord injuries in both children and adults, offering the most innovative, scientifically supported treatment available.
Our program supports traumatic and nontraumatic spinal cord injuries. With a focus on providing both adaptive and neurorehabilitation strategies, we help patients achieve recovery both physically and emotionally.
Expert spinal cord injury rehabilitation team
Brooks’ team of spinal cord injury rehabilitation specialists starts with fellowship-trained physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors, neuropsychologists, therapists, case managers, nurses, dieticians and more to ensure an interdisciplinary approach. These experts are available across our entire system of care and are dedicated to helping each patient reach their highest level of recovery.
Meet our program leaders
Kat Pietschker, PT, DPT, NCS
Manager, SCI/D Day Treatment Program
Our outcomes work for you
After a spinal cord injury, you or your loved one have a choice of where to go for rehabilitative treatment. Advocate for yourself and ask for Brooks. We are top-rated in Florida and hold several national accreditations demonstrating our commitment to providing the highest level of care.
How we treat spinal cord injury
Brooks’ specialized spinal cord injury rehabilitation program is designed to meet each patient’s unique needs and goals. We offer a wide variety of advanced services and programs across multiple care settings.
Technology
At Brooks, we are on the cutting edge of technology. Our treatment plans often incorporate technology to help patients advance their recovery.
Behavioral health
From cognitive therapy, neuropsychology, psychology and family social work services, we support the patient and their family through the entire journey.
Expert therapy
Expect a multidisciplinary therapy approach to treatment. Patients will receive advanced physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy and music therapy throughout various care settings.
Case management
Our specialized team helps support patients and their families as they transition to a new care setting.
Medical care and support
We have the medical support to help patients continue recovery while receiving rehabilitative therapy.
Assistive technology
We can help assess and support a patient’s needs at home to achieve more independence in activities of daily living through specialized technology.
Spasticity management
After a traumatic event, patients can experience tightening of muscles. Brooks’ experts help patients recover and manage spasticity on their own.
Swallowing disorders
After an SCI injury, swallowing disorders can occur. Brooks speech therapists are expertly trained to treat this disorder.
Bowel and bladder management
Our rehabilitation team is expertly trained to track and support issues related to bowel management to ensure adjustments are made during care.
Wound care
Brooks has a specialized team of nurses specifically certified in wound care to ensure successful wound healing and prevent additional pressure injury.
Support services
We understand that it takes a community to help families and patients get back to daily life. That is why we have a multitude of services and resources for continued support during a spinal cord injury patient’s recovery journey.
Driver rehabilitation
After an injury or illness, getting independence back is important. Our Driver Evaluation and Training Program provides assessments and training for individuals with cognitive, physical or developmental issues to help determine their driving capabilities.
A care setting for every recovery milestone
No matter where patients are in their recovery journey, we can meet them there.
Rehabilitation Hospitals
24/7 rehabilitation hospital care with medical staff oversight. Provides 3 hours of therapy 5 days per week, tailored to the patient’s ability.
Skilled Nursing
Medical nursing care along with therapy services as the patient continues to recover.
Spinal Cord Injury and Related Disorders Day Program
Up to 6 hours of intensive interdisciplinary therapy and behavioral health services to prepare the patient for life at home.
Home Health
Receive nursing, therapy and case management services in the home. Serving 23 Florida counties.
Neuro Recovery Centers
Gain access to rehabilitative technology and workouts with expert therapists during and after initial recovery.
Outpatient Clinics
With over 50 clinics across Florida, receive physical, occupational and speech therapy care with Brooks’ highly knowledgeable clinicians.
Adaptive Sports and Recreation
Brooks provides one of the most comprehensive programs in Florida to support the physical, social and emotional health of people with all types of disabilities.
Clinical Research
Brooks’ renowned research team is moving the science of rehabilitation forward. SCI patients are encouraged to participate.
Physician Group
Our fellowship-trained, board-certified doctors in physical medicine and rehabilitation, physician assistants and advanced nurse practitioners are available to care for patients across our various care settings.
Is Brooks right for you or your loved one?
Ages Treated
1 year old and above. Brooks hospitals and care settings are equipped to provide care to patients of most ages.
Hospital Participation Restrictions
Must be able to participate in 3 hours of therapy 5 days a week. Therapy is tailored to the patient’s tolerance level.
Severity of Medical Care Needed
Potential patients are assessed by our medical team before admission to determine if we can meet the patient’s needs.
Request patient care
Brooks’ system of care accepts multiple types of insurance as well as Medicare and Florida Medicaid. We also provide self-pay options when insurance no longer covers treatment.
Brooks partners with health care systems locally, statewide, nationally and internationally — accepting referrals from most acute hospitals and physicians.
Visit our price transparency page to better understand our hospital fees. These are estimates and not a guarantee of final cost after insurance.
Our locations
Brooks services are available to patients at our three rehabilitation hospitals, 50 outpatient clinics, home health care services–spanning 23 Florida counties, and community programs.
To find a Brooks care setting that provides the services you need, visit our location page.