Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Not all spinal cord injuries are alike, nor are all rehabilitation programs the same. Therefore, choosing the right rehabilitation program for someone with a spinal cord injury can make all the difference in the world.

RIM offers the region’s most comprehensive approach to spinal cord injury rehabilitation.

Our commitment to excellence in SCI rehabilitation is reflected in our accreditation by The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) as a Spinal Cord Specialty Program. RIM is the only freestanding, academic, rehabilitation hospital in southeast Michigan with this specialty accreditation.

But what makes RIM’s SCI program truly unique is that it addresses the entire spectrum of rehabilitation care for spinal cord injury. The program has four distinct phases:

Inpatient Rehab
Outpatient Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
Neurorecovery Center
SCI Fitness

Click on the links on the below to learn more about each phase.

Inpatient Program

RIM’s inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Program has been providing spinal cord rehabilitation services for more than 60 years. Our team of experts is experienced in treating all types of spinal cord injuries, including the most complex cases.

Our inpatient spinal cord injury program includes:

An entire inpatient unit dedicated to the treatment of spinal cord injuries
Expanded therapy schedules and weekend therapy program
Training program for home preparation
Advanced therapeutic robotics and technology
Spasticity management program
Home evaluations
Aquatic therapy
Custom wheelchair seating
Assistive technology
Support groups
Sports and recreation programs
Family/patient education
Opportunities to participate in cutting-edge SCI medical research

Individualized treatment is provided by a team of healthcare professionals led by board-certified physicians. Other members of the treatment team with advanced SCI training include:

Rehab nursing
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Speech-language pathology
Respiratory therapy
Therapeutic recreation
Nutrition
Neuropsychology
Social work

RIM’s team also involves patients and their family members at every step of the treatment process, so that everyone can make informed decisions about inpatient and outpatient services, follow-up care, home adjustments and other special needs.

For more information about RIM's inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Program or to schedule a tour, please call our Referral Relations Department at (313) 745-1000.

Outpatient Spinal Cord Rehabilitation

Once a patient is discharged from our inpatient spinal cord injury program, treatment continues seamlessly, as the information from our acute care hospital is transferred to the outpatient facility prior to the start of care. Through electronic medical record, case management and staff contact, we ensure a smooth transition and peace of mind, that the quality of care you have come to expect, will continue. Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan’s outpatient program is designed to help individuals return back to their homes, work and community activities.