Neurological Program

Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at University Hospital
Upstate University Hospital
Rm. N2104
750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
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Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753

Hours:

Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-4:30pm

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at University Hospital offers comprehensive therapy examination and treatment for individuals with neurological problems. These problems may result if you have experienced a stroke, brain injury, concussion injury, brain tumor, spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis.

Treatments and techniques include:

Mobility retaining including ambulation, transfers, and community navigation
Balance retraining and safety
Activities of daily living to increase independence for self care, home and community tasks
Independent living skills with a focus on school and work transitions
Speech/language retraining
Cognitive retraining
Visual retraining
Physical skills facilitation to improve strength, range of motion, endurance and coordination

Specialty training programs may include the use of specialized equipment including the Lokomat®, ARMEO®, Walkaide®, or Dynavision™ systems to provide the highest level of clinical care with advanced technology.

Programs are based on individual needs and goals with patient education and home program being key to the plan of care.

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

Providers

Nana Afari
315 464-6543

Courtney L Beckwith, OTR/L
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

MS: SUNY Buffalo, 2018, Occupational Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Occupational Therapy - Adult; Stroke; Occupational Therapy

Patricia M Clark, PT, DPT, CBIS
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

DPT: Russell Sage College, 2015
BS: SUNY Albany, 2012

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Amputation; Brain Injury; Stroke; Trauma; Amputee Rehabilitation; more

Clinical Interests

Neurology - stroke, TBI

Nicole M Conese, PT, DPT, NCS
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

DPT: University of Maryland at Baltimore, 2015, Physical Therapy
BS: University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 2012, Exercise Science

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Neurology; Alzheimer's Disease - Dementia; Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; more

Research Interests

Research Physical Therapist involved in SLeep Effects on Post-Stroke Rehabilitation (SLEEPR) Study

Clinical Interests

Stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, vestibular rehabilitation

Associations/Memberships

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Neurology Section

Emily J Costello, CSRS
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

Additional Training: SUNY Upstate Medical Center, 2017, CBIS

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Adolescent Medicine; Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Adolescent Medicine; Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Brain Injury; Neuromuscular Disease; more

Education Interests

Completed Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist course and exam in 2015, Renewed Cerification

Clinical Interests

Neurology, Stroke, TBI, Neurosurgery

Kayla N Critser, PT, DPT, NCS
315 464-2282

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Neurology; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Pediatric Patients; Brain Aneurysm; Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; more

Carrie E Garcia, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

MS: West Virginia University School of Medicine, 2001, Speech-Language Pathology

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Speech Pathology; Brain Injury; Cognitive Disorders; Communication Disorders; Concussion; Dysphagia; more

Associations/Memberships

American Speech -Language -Hearing Association

Aimee L Graham, PT, DPT, NCS
315 464-6543

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Brain Injury; Multiple Sclerosis (MS); Spinal Cord Injury; Stroke; Brain Injury Rehabilitation; more

Kelly A Grier, PT, DPT, CEEAA, NCS
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

DPT: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, 2017
PT: Russell Sage College, 1998

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

LSVT Big; Brain Injury; Guillain Barre Syndrome; Huntington's disease; Multiple Sclerosis (MS); Parkinson's Disease; more

Kaelynn E Hoole
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

MS: Utica College, 2011, Occupational Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Occupational Therapy - Adult; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Alzheimer's Disease - Dementia; Amputation; Brain Cancer; Brain Injury; more

Education Interests

Stroke treatment

Vision treatment

Clinical Interests

neuro rehab, stroke, TBI

Olivia S Jamieson, MS, CF-SLP
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

MS: Vanderbilt University, 2023, Speech-Language Pathology

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Brain Injury; Cognitive Disorders; Communication Disorders; Dysphagia; Stroke; Brain Injury Rehabilitation; more

Associations/Memberships

American Speech -Language -Hearing Association

Amy M Jennings, MS OTR/L, CBIS, MHA, LNHA
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

MHA: Utica College, 2015

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)

Vicki M Kalina, PT
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

PT: Quinnipiac College, 2002

Christina T Legg, PT, DPT
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2016
BS: SUNY Binghamton, 2011, Integrative Neuroscience

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Amputation; Brain Injury; Falls; Hip Fracture; Stroke; more

Christine C Lighthipe
315 464-6543

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Occupational Therapy

Julie A Lombardi, PT, DPT, NCS
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2008

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Neurology; Brain Injury; Dizziness and Vertigo; Parkinson's Disease; Stroke; Neurological Rehabilitation; more

Clinical Interests

LSVT BIG therapy for Neurological Disorders
Rock Steady Boxing Certified

Vestibular therapy

Associations/Memberships

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

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

Kimberly A Nemi, OTR/L, CBIS
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

BS: SUNY Buffalo, 1993, Occupational Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Brain Aneurysm; Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; Common Vision Problems; Concussion; more

Research Interests

Concussion Management

Visual and Vestibular disorders

Education Interests

Visual dysfunction and low vision services- occupational therapy

Clinical Interests

Concussion Care, Brain Injury

Aquired visual disorders

Low vision

Cognitive dysfunction

Kristin A Overend, PT
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

PT: Nazareth College of Rochester, 2008, Master's of Physical Therapy
BS: St. John Fisher College, 2005, Biology

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Amputation; Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; Guillain Barre Syndrome; Multiple Sclerosis (MS); more

Research Interests

Research Physical Therapist in SLEep Effects on

Post-Stroke Rehabilitation (Sleepr) Study.

Maria J Podbelski, DPT
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2016

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Physical Therapy; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Brain Injury; Dizziness and Vertigo; Falls; more

Associations/Memberships

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Meaghan Porter, PT, DPT
315 464-2282

Education & Fellowships

DPT: Nazareth College of Rochester, 2018, Physical Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Bone Cancer; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD ); Hip Fracture; Neuropathy; Pulmonary Disorders; Inpatient Physical Therapy

Research Interests

Benefits of mobility in the ICU with intubated patients to improve function.

Clinical Interests

Oncology, Respiratory Diseases, Early Mobility in the ICU, Emergency Care in GEM

Denali Remonda, PT, DPT
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

DPT: SUNY Buffalo, 2009

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Amputation; Brain Injury; Multiple Sclerosis (MS); Muscular Dystrophies; Spinal Cord Injury; more

Beth Rolland, OTR, CDRS, CBIS
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

MS: Columbia University, 1997, Occupational Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Brain Aneurysm; Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; Concussion; Multiple Sclerosis (MS); more

Lynne Romeiser-Logan, PT, PhD, PCS
315 464-5820

Education & Fellowships

PhD: Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 2009

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Physical Therapy; Brachial Plexus Injury; Cerebral Palsy; Multiple Sclerosis (MS); Spasticity; more

Research Interests

Effectiveness of treatments for children and adults with neurological disorders.

Education Interests

Evidence based practice

Clinical Interests

Spasticity, developmental disabilities, brachial plexus injury, neurological disorders.

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

Kelly Ryan, OTR,CSRS,CBIS
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

BS: SUNY Buffalo, 1992, Occupational Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

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

Jennifer I Spieker, OTR/L
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

OTR: Keuka University, 2001

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; Stroke; Occupational Therapy

Emily E Talbot, MS, CCC-SLP
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

MS: Ithaca College, 2011

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Speech Pathology; Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Brain Aneurysm; Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; Dysphagia; more

Clinical Interests

Evaluation and treatment of dysphagia, stroke, TBI, cognitive communication disorders, aphasia, apraxia.

Associations/Memberships

American Speech -Language -Hearing Association, Ccc-Slp

Adrian Wagner, PT, DPT, NCS
315 464-6543

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Neurology; LSVT Big; Vestibular Rehabilitation; Brain Injury; Multiple Sclerosis (MS); more

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)