Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury can occur in an instant, and the effects may be devastating.

Frazier Rehab Institute provides comprehensive treatment and addresses lifestyle changes to promote independence, function and productivity. Spinal cord injuries caused by trauma, disease or stroke vary in severity and are treated from acute injury through outpatient rehab and return to the home and community. This involves not only the patient, but also the family and friends who make up their support network. Together, Frazier helps ensure a successful outcome.

Program Goals and Benefits

• Comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach
• Assists patients with developing daily living skills, dealing with grief and depression and utilizing resources
• Allows patients to make a smooth transition back into the home and community

Features

• Physical and psychological assessment to determine each patient’s relative strengths and weaknesses
• High-tech diagnostic capabilities and advanced rehab technologies
• Physical and occupational therapy focusing on building strength, endurance, mobility and performance of daily activities
• Comprehensive life skills training, with emphasis on:
  • Adjustment to spinal cord injury
  • Appropriate use of medications
  • Drug and alcohol education
  • Human sexuality
  • Medical concerns such as respiratory conditions, skin care, bowel and bladder function
  • Ventilator management
  • Team and family meetings to share treatment information, progress and discharge planning
• Recreational Therapy

Support

• Specialty Spinal Cord accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehab Facilities (CARF)
• Peer/mentor counseling program
• Monthly meetings of the Derby City Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association
• Partner with the Kentucky Wheelchair Athletic Association
• Referral to the Center for Accessible Living, offering advocacy, counseling and housing assistance

Before You Choose . . .

Know that the Frazier Rehab Institute was founded in 1954 due to the efforts of Amelia Brown Frazier. Mrs. Frazier sustained a spinal cord injury in an automobile accident and lived most of her adult life with paraplegia. Frazier Rehab Institute remains committed to her legacy by being the primary provider of spinal cord injury rehabilitation in Kentucky and southern Indiana.

For more information about the Spinal Cord Injury Program or any services of Frazier Rehab Institute, please call (502) 582-7490.