Neurological Program

Upstate Rehabilitation at the Downtown Campus
Upstate University Hospital
Rm. N2104,
750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
Map & directions
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

Nicole M Conese, PT
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); Alzheimer's Disease - Dementia; Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; Dementia; more

Clinical Interests

stroke, brain injury and spinal cord injury rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation and management of dizziness

Emily J Costello, CSRS
315 464-6543

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Brain Injury; Neuromuscular Disease; Stroke; Neurological Rehabilitation; Stroke Rehabilitation

Education Interests

Conpleted Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist course and exam in 2015

Amy C DeBlois, PT, DPT, MPT, CLT-LANA
315 464-6885

Education & Fellowships

DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2015
MS: Ithaca College, 1999, Physical Therapy
BS: Ithaca College, 1998, Clinical Science

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Concussion

Education Interests

Areas of teaching include neuroscience, adult neurological conditions and interventions, and acquired conditions of spinal cord injury, prosthetics and orthotics.

Clinical Interests

Clinical interests are focused in the areas of neurological evaluation and treatment for conditions of spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury (concussion), stroke, and multiple sclerosis. Intervention specialties include locomotor training with a bodyweight support system (Lokomat) and use of functional electric stimulation (FES).

Associations/Memberships

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Neurology Section

Martha R Fisher, MS CCC-SLP
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

MS: Ithaca College, 2018, Speech-Language Pathology

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

Education & Fellowships

MS: West Virginia University, 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
315 464-6543

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Neurological Rehabilitation

Associations/Memberships

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

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

Education & Fellowships

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

Bethany A Hetrick, MA, MS, CCC-SLP
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

MS: Columbia University, 2015, Communication Sciences and Disorders
MA: New York University, 2004, French Literature

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Speech Pathology; Cerebral Palsy; Cognitive Disorders; Dysphagia; Parkinson's Disease; Stroke; more

Clinical Interests

LSVT LOUD certified clinician.

Clinical interests include communication and swallowing disorders in patients with neurodegenerative disease, stroke, and tracheotomized and ventilator-dependent patients.

Associations/Memberships

American Speech -Language -Hearing Association

Amy M Jennings
315 464-6543

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
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2008

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Brain Injury; Dizziness and Vertigo; Multiple Sclerosis (MS); 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); Amputation; Blurred Vision; Brachial Plexus Injury; Brain Aneurysm; Brain Injury; more

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

Education & Fellowships

BS: SUNY Buffalo, 1993, Occupational Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Brain Aneurysm; Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; Concussion; Dizziness and Vertigo; Memory Loss; more

Emily S O'Toole, PT, MSPT, DPT
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2011
PT: Nazareth College of Rochester, 2008, Master's of Physical Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Pediatric Physical Therapy

Kristin A Overend, PT
315 464-6543

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; Stroke; Trauma; Amputee Rehabilitation; more

Maria J Podbelski, DPT
315 464-6543

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; Neuromuscular Disease; more

Kathleen A Rake, OTR/L, CHT
315 464-6543

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Certified Hand Specialist; Concussion; Lou Gehrig's Disease; Concussion Management; Concussion Management, Rehab Service; Outpatient Occupational Therapy