Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
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 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
- MA: SUNY College at Cortland, 2009, Therapeutic Recreation
- BA: SUNY Binghamton, 2006, Psychology
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Brain Injury; Pediatric Brain Trauma; Stroke; Brain Injury Rehabilitation; Brain Injury Rehabilitation; more
315 464-8668
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Neurology; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Pediatric Patients; Brain Aneurysm; Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; more
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
- Brain Injury
- Trauma
- Vestibular Disorders and Dizziness
Education Interests
- Occupational Therapy Education
Clinical Interests
- Neurorehabilitation
- Orthopedics
- Surgery/Trauma
- Concussion/Cognition
- Vestbular/Dizziness

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
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
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
315 464-6543
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Occupational Therapy - Adult; Amputation; Blurred Vision; Brachial Plexus Injury; Brain Aneurysm; more
315 464-6543
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 - Adult; Occupational Therapy - Pediatrics; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Adult Patients; Acute & Chronic Diseases and Conditions in Pediatric Patients; All Cancers and Hematological Conditions; moreClinical Interests
Neurology and Pediatrics

315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: Upstate University Hospital, 2015
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); 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
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; moreEducation Interests
Health and wellness, Aging and longevity
Clinical Interests
Burns, SCI, neurological disorders, balance, seating and positioning, TBI

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
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
- MS: Syracuse University, 2009, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS); Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders; Speech Pathology; Brain Injury; Stroke; Swallowing Difficulty or Dysphagia; moreAssociations/Memberships
- American Speech -Language -Hearing Association

315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- OTR: Keuka University, 2001
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Brain Injury; Brain Tumor; Stroke; Occupational Therapy