Persistent Pain Program

Why is rehabilitation important?

Everyone experiences pain at some point in their life. In most cases, pain resolves within a few days or weeks. Unfortunately, some people experience pain that persists for months or even years. This persistent pain can have a large impact on a person’s life, making it hard to complete daily tasks. Many patients with persistent pain have been through the “wash cycle” of care (MD’s, chiropractors, physical therapy, acupuncture, etc.) with little to no relief. This can result in frustration and uncertainty about the cause of the pain and the best treatment approach. Our persistent pain program is geared towards providing evidence-based care to help patients understand their symptoms, and develop the skills to overcome their pain.

How does the Regional Rehabilitation Center treat individuals who have persistent pain??

Here at Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Center, we consider the biological, psychological, and social components that influence the disorder. We utilize the most current, up-to-date assessment and treatment strategies to address the broad issues that are often associated with persistent pain. This includes:

Shared value-based goal setting
Pain education
Relaxation techniques
Laterality training
Nerve mobility techniques
Mirror therapy
Motor imagery
Graded exposure
Manual therapy techniques including soft tissue and joint manipulation
Therapeutic exercise and activities
Flexibility and range of motion exercises/techniques
Functional movements/exercises

Our physical therapy program is individualized, meaning it is centered around you and your needs. During your physical therapy evaluation, you and your physical therapist will discuss the best treatment options, including frequency and duration, for you based on your presentation and needs.

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Locations:

Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at University Hospital
Upstate University Hospital
Map & directions
Rm. N2104
750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-4:30pm

Website: Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at University Hospital

Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Bone & Joint Center
Upstate Bone and Joint Center
Map & directions
Suite 201
6620 Fly Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
Office Hours: Mon. Wed. Fri. - 8am-4:30pm; Tues. Thurs. - 8am-6pm

Website: Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Bone & Joint Center

Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Manlius
Manlius Health Center
Map & directions
Suite 200
102 West Seneca Street, Manlius, NY 13104
Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
Office Hours: Mon. Wed. Fri. - 8am-4:30pm; Tues. Thurs. - 7:30am-6pm

Website: Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Manlius

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Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at IHP
Institute For Human Performance (IHP)
Map & directions
1st Fl.
505 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
Office Hours: Mon. Wed. Fri. - 7am-4:30pm; Tues. Thurs. - 7am-6pm

Website: Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at IHP

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Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Western Lights
Upstate Rehabilitation at Western Lights
Map & directions
Suite B-100
4671 Onondaga Boulevard, Syracuse, NY 13219
Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
Office Hours: M, W: 8:00am - 4:30pm Tues & Thurs: 8:00am - 6:00pm Fri: 7:30am - 4pm

Website: Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Western Lights

Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Community Hospital
Upstate Community Hospital
Map & directions
4900 Broad Road, Syracuse, NY 13215
Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am-4pm

Website: Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Community Hospital

Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Township 5
Township 5 Camillus
Map & directions
Suite 500
208 Township Blvd, Camillus, NY 13031
Phone: 315 464-6543

Website: Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Township 5

A physician’s referral is required in order to receive therapy services.

To contact the Regional Rehabilitation Center call: 315-464-6543
Fax: 315-464-4753

Providers

Patricia M Clark, PT, DPT, CBIS
315 464-6543

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
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

Additional Training: SUNY Upstate Medical Center, 2017, CBIS

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

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

Education Interests

Conpleted Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist course and exam in 2015

Kayla N Critser, PT
315 464-8668

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
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

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

Kaelynn E Hoole
315 464-6543

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; Alzheimer's Disease - Dementia; Amputation; Amputation; more

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

Meghan A Klawonn, MD
315 464-5540

Education & Fellowships

Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2022

Research Interests

Disability Advocacy

Clinical Interests

Pediatric Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation, Tone Management, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Associations/Memberships

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMandR)
American Medical Association

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; Concussion; Dizziness and Vertigo; 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
315 464-6543

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; 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
315 464-6543

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; Falls; more

Associations/Memberships

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Meaghan Porter, PT, DPT
315 464-8668

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

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

Education Interests

Clinical Coordinator for OT, Speech Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation students

Clinical Interests

Hand Therapy, Burn Rehabilitaion, ALS, Concussion program

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
315 464-6543

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
315 464-6543

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)