Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
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 offers comprehensive services to patients that have sustained a spinal cord injury. This includes services during the acute hospital stay, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation. Our program addresses the complexity of spinal cord injury including paraplegia, tetraplegia, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and spasticity.
Our goal is to begin early intervention to optimize a patient's independence at home and in the community. We strive to improve physical function, mobility, and activities of daily living through the use of strategies, skills and adaptive technology. Education is provided throughout the rehabilitation process to patients and family members to maximize recovery and general health. Support will also be provided by psychologists and social workers to address any emotional, cognitive or adjustment needs.
Treatments in Spinal Cord Rehabilitation may include:
- Spasticity/Tone management
- Splinting/orthotics
- ADL training
- Functional strengthening
- Gait training
- Wheelchair fitting and mobility
- Equipment needs assessment
- Home modification/setup
- Self and assisted stretching
- Home program
- Bowel and bladder management
- Transfer training and bed mobility
- Family/caregiver training
Specialty training programs may include the use of specialized equipment including the:
- Lokomat
- Armeo
- Functional E-stim
- Bioness H200 and L300
- RT300 Cycle
- Walkaide
- NeuroCom Balance Master
Preparing for your first visit
Wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear (closed toed shoes)
The first visit is to complete an initial evaluation, including medical history, objective measures, and functional testing to establish an appropriate treatment plan and home exercise program
Bring any braces or splints you are currently using or have been given in the past
Bring current medication list, test results, and surgical history
A physician's referral is required for evaluation and treatment within this program.Providers

315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- OTR: Ithaca College, 2016
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Occupational Medicine; Concussion; Trauma; Acute Pain; Adult Trauma and Critical Care; Amputee Rehabilitation; more
315 464-6543
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Brain Injury; Pediatric Brain Trauma; Stroke
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- MS: Keuka University, 2014, Occupational Therapy
- BS: Keuka University, 2013, Occupational Science
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Occupational Medicine; Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Amputation; Brain Injury; Concussion; moreResearch Interests
- Concussion in Youth Sports
- Effects of Concussion post trauma on recovery
Education Interests
- Occupational Therapy Education
Clinical Interests
- Neurorehabilitation
- Orthopedics
- Surgery/Trauma
- Concussion/Cognition

315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: Upstate University Hospital, 2016
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Pediatric Patients; Spinal Cord Injury; Stroke; Torticollis; Pediatric Physical Therapy; more
315 464-6543
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Amputation; Blurred Vision; Brachial Plexus Injury; Brain Aneurysm; Brain Injury; more
315 464-6543
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Pediatric Patients; Brain Injury; Concussion; Neck Stinger; Stroke; more
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; moreResearch 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

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
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- BS: University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 2018, Occupational Science
- MS: University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 2018, Occupational Therapy
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Occupational Medicine; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Amputation; Brain Injury; Concussion; Fracture; more
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: Upstate University Hospital, 2015
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Body Weight Support Treadmill Training, Physical Therapy; Pediatric Physical Therapy
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
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
315 464-6543
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Dizziness and Vertigo; Vestibular Rehabilitation

315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- PhD: Syracuse University, 2004, Rehabilitation Counseling
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Brain Injury; Brain Injury Rehabilitation; Vocational Rehabilitation
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- OTR: Keuka University, 2001
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; Spinal Cord Injury; Stroke; Occupational Therapy


315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- MS: Utica College, 2010, Occupational Therapy
- BS: Ithaca College, 2007