Burn Rehabilitation Program

Inpatient Program

At University Hospital, we offer rehabilitation for patients recovering from a burn, in the Clark Burn Center and in the Rehabilitation Unit. All patients will be evaluated by our physical and occupational therapists to determine their current level of function.

The therapy team will aim to maximize independence by improving range of motion, functional mobility, ambulation, and the patient's ability to perform daily activities such as dressing and bathing. Our therapy staff works closely with physicians, nursing, and other staff members to ensure patients are receiving comprehensive care during the inpatient stay.

Our program includes the following:

• Comprehensive medical management
• Self-care Program
• Leisure education
• Case management
• Therapeutic Exercise and Functional Mobility/Activities Program
• Psycho-social needs assessment
• Patient/family counseling and support
• Splinting/garment care
• Spiritual support

Patients are able to continue in our outpatient program once discharged from the University Hospital or the Rehabilitation Unit.

Outpatient Program

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at University Hospital offers a comprehensive therapy program for individuals who have an injury from a burn, once discharged from hospital care. This program provides services for both adults and children. Individualized treatment programs include the following:

• Therapeutic exercises for range of motion and strengthening
• Splinting for increasing and maintaining joint mobility
• Activities of daily living training
• Functional mobility training
• Scar management, including pressure garments, inserts, and wraps during scar healing

Our staff of therapists works closely as part of the Clark Burn Center team.

A physician's referral is required for examination and treatment within this program.

Burn Survivors Support Group

This community support group is open to all survivors of burn.

Meets 1st Thursday of every month
5-7 pm
University Hospital, Room 6408

Contact 464-6083 for more information regarding Burn Support Services.

Providers

Craig Decker, PT, DPT
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

• DPT: SUNY Buffalo, 2010

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Burns (Severe); Critical Illnesses and Injuries; Frostbite; Inpatient Physical Therapy

Research Interests

• Early Mobilization in the ICU.  Treatment and Care for Burn Patients.

Education Interests

• Burn Rehabilitation. Cardiopulmonary Rehabitation. Trauma. Amputee Rehabilitation. 

Clinical Interests

• Burn Rehabilitation. Cardiopulmonary Rehabitation. Trauma. Amputee Rehabilitation. 

Kasey M Kilmartin, OTD, OTR/L
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

• OTR: Chatham University, 2017, Occupational Therapy Doctorial
• MS: Quinnipiac College, 2010
• BS: Keuka University, 2004, Occupational Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Occupational Therapy

Carly M Mann
315 464-6543

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Occupational Therapy - Adult; Amputation; Blurred Vision; Brachial Plexus Injury; Brain Aneurysm; more

Jaclyn O Monahan, OT
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

• BS: SUNY Buffalo, 2002

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Baseball Finger; Brachial Plexus Injury; Broken Arm; Broken Finger; Broken Wrist; Burns (Severe); more

Ami Myers, MS, OTR/L, CBIS
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

• MS: Nazareth College of Rochester, 2017, Occupational Therapy
• BS: Nazareth College of Rochester, 2016, Occupational Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Occupational Therapy - Pediatrics; Occupational Therapy - Adult; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Pediatric Patients; Amputation; more

Clinical Interests

• Neurology and Pediatrics

Lisa E Rothwell, PT
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

• BS: SUNY Buffalo, 1988, Physical Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Dizziness and Vertigo; Body Weight Support Treadmill Training, Physical Therapy; Brain Injury Rehabilitation; Cardiac Rehabilitation; Chronic Disease Management; more

Education Interests

• Health and wellness, Aging and longevity

Clinical Interests

• Burns, SCI, neurological disorders, balance, seating and positioning, TBI

Kayla Vanbrocklin, OTR
315 464-2282

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Occupational Therapy

Danielle J Wheeler-Vickery, PT, DPT, GCS
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

• DPT: University Hospital, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, 2014, Physical Therapy
• BS: Russell Sage College, 1996, Physical Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Geriatric Physical Therapy; Physical Therapy; Stroke; Brain Injury Rehabilitation; Geriatrics; Inpatient Physical Therapy; more

Research Interests

• Sleeper Study

Clinical Interests

• Geriatrics, Stroke Rehab, Neuro and Brain Injury, General Surgery and medicine, Ortho Trauma

Associations/Memberships

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Stephanie S Zieno
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

• MS: Utica College, 2010, Occupational Therapy
• BS: Ithaca College, 2007

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Brain Injury; Burns (Severe); Spinal Cord Injury; Stroke; Trauma; Brain Injury Rehabilitation; more