{"id":11117,"date":"2024-12-17T17:17:08","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T22:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/?page_id=11117"},"modified":"2025-03-31T16:54:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T20:54:35","slug":"after-rehabilitation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/conditions\/spinal-cord-injury\/after-rehabilitation\/","title":{"rendered":"After SCI Rehabilitation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hero-container hero-container__hero-small_image\">\n  <div class=\"hero hero-small_image\">\n    <div class=\"hero__title_container\">\n      <h1 class=\"hero__title\">\n                  \n              <\/h1>\n              <nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n\t<ol class=\"breadcrumbs__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\">Pages<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n<\/nav>      \n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"hero__image-container\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1470.jpg\" alt=\"Three individuals stand beside a person with a walker in front of a sign that reads \"Early Voting Available Here.\" They are smiling, and autumn trees are visible in the background.\"\/>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\">\n\t<div class=\"idf-block text-content\">\n\t\t<h2>What\u2019s next after completing rehabilitation for a spinal cord injury?<\/h2>\n<p>Transitioning from inpatient rehabilitation is a significant milestone in your recovery journey \u2014 and an exciting milestone toward returning to daily life. At Shepherd Center, 94% of patients successfully transition to their homes, marking the start of a new phase focused on reclaiming independence and continuing progress.<\/p>\n<p>This next chapter may involve ongoing outpatient therapy to help you build strength and skills, using assistive technology to enhance mobility, and adapting your home environment to better suit your needs. This phase is about overcoming challenges, embracing opportunities, and reintegrating into your community with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\">\n\t<div class=\"idf-block text-content\">\n\t\t<h2>Continuing your recovery journey<\/h2>\n<p>Your recovery doesn\u2019t end when you leave the hospital. In fact, after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation, continuing outpatient therapy and specialized medical care is often essential to further enhance muscle strength, range of motion, and skills for daily living. This ongoing care helps you build on your progress while also preventing potential complications.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--accordion idf-block accordion\" id=\"accordionFlush1965\">\n            <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_1965_1\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_1965_1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_1965_1\">\n          Day rehabilitation program <span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_1965_1\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_1965_1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush1965\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>For those ready to advance beyond 24-hour care, our specialized continuum of care provides the next phases in your recovery journey. Our Spinal Cord Injury Day Rehabilitation Program offers coordinated therapy up to five days a week. This program focuses on community reintegration and achieving functional milestones with the support of a multidisciplinary team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n                                <a class=\"wp-fancy__link\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/conditions\/spinal-cord-injury\/treatment-programs\/day-rehabilitation\/\" >\n                  Day SCI Rehabilitation Program\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_1965_2\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_1965_2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_1965_2\">\n          Beyond therapy <span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_1965_2\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_1965_2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush1965\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>To build on the progress you&#8217;ve made in inpatient rehabilitation and keep advancing, our Beyond Therapy\u00ae program combines physical therapy with exercise physiology to target weaker muscles and nerve connections that may not have been fully addressed during the early stages of therapy. This program helps reduce complications, improve sensory and motor function, and equips you with the tools and knowledge to maintain physical readiness and support long-term recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n                                <a class=\"wp-fancy__link\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/beyond-therapy\/\" >\n                  Beyond Therapy\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__title\" id=\"flush-heading_1965_3\">\n        <button class=\"accordion__trigger\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse_1965_3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse_1965_3\">\n          Specialized outpatient clinics <span class=\"sp-before-icon\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <\/h2>\n      <div role=\"region\" id=\"flush-collapse_1965_3\" class=\"accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"flush-heading_1965_3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlush1965\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__content-wrap text-content\"><p>Ongoing checkups with your healthcare providers are crucial for monitoring and preventing complications such as urinary tract infections, pressure sores, and autonomic dysreflexia. At Shepherd Center, we offer follow-up care five days a week in our dedicated outpatient department, with access to a range of services tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Our outpatient therapy team includes experts in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and other specialized services. We also offer targeted programs and clinics for outpatients with spinal cord injury, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/rehabilitation-medicine-clinic\/\">Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic<\/a> for complex medical and spasticity management.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/pain-institute\/\">Pain Institute<\/a> for pain management.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/respiratory-services\/outpatient-services\/\">Respiratory Services<\/a> to address respiratory health and improve lung function.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/upper-extremity-clinic\/\">Upper Extremity Clinic<\/a> for functional restoration of the hands, wrists, and elbows.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/urology-clinic\/\">Urology Clinic<\/a> for long-term management of the bladder.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/center-for-assistive-technologies\/seating-clinic\/\">Wheelchair Seating &amp; Mobility Clinic<\/a> for wheelchair evaluations, custom fittings, equipment modifications, positioning support, and maintenance services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\">\n\t<div class=\"idf-block text-content\">\n\t\t<h2>Community reintegration<\/h2>\n<p>Life after inpatient care is a time of adapting to new routines and reconnecting with the activities that bring you joy. Whether it&#8217;s resuming daily tasks, returning to work, or rediscovering hobbies, we provide the resources and support to help you navigate this new chapter with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  \n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--card-set idf-block carousel-card-set\">\n  <div class=\"card-set carousel-holder\">\n          <div class=\"carousel\">\n                  <div class=\"card__slide  carousel__slide\">\n            <div class=\"card clickable\">\n                              <div class=\"card__media\">\n                  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/stroke-inpatient-0329-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Former patient, Amanda Francis, holding a stack of children's books in her arms while smiling while standing in a school library.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card__content\">\n                <h3 class=\"card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/vocational-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"card__cta\">Return to Work<\/a><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"card__body\">\n                  Receive expert vocational counseling to transition back to work. \n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"card__slide  carousel__slide\">\n            <div class=\"card clickable\">\n                              <div class=\"card__media\">\n                  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1468.jpg\" alt=\"A man in a wheelchair examines a gold faucet display in a showroom, while a woman standing beside him engages in conversation. 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Here\u2019s how you can navigate your injury successfully:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myshepherdconnection.org\/living-with-injury\/daily-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily living<\/a>:<\/strong> Build routines that work for you, set goals, manage your home, and focus on nutrition to stay strong and energized.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myshepherdconnection.org\/conditions\/sci\/positioning-mobility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Positioning and mobility<\/a>:<\/strong> Learn strategies to stay comfortable and maintain mobility throughout your day.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myshepherdconnection.org\/living-with-injury\/exercise-wellness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exercise and wellness<\/a>:<\/strong> Keep moving with tailored exercise plans that promote strength, flexibility, and overall wellness.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myshepherdconnection.org\/conditions\/sci\/health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Personal health and hygiene<\/a>:<\/strong> Manage key areas like bladder and bowel care, skin health, respiratory health, and nutrition to maintain your overall well-being.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myshepherdconnection.org\/conditions\/sci\/medical-concerns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical concerns<\/a>:<\/strong> Stay proactive with ongoing health monitoring and manage any secondary conditions with support from your care team.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myshepherdconnection.org\/conditions\/sci\/living-with-sci\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coping and adjustment<\/a>:<\/strong> Build resilience with emotional support and strategies to help you adapt to challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myshepherdconnection.org\/safety-prevention\/home-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home accessibility<\/a>:<\/strong> Modify your home to create a living space that meets your needs for comfort, safety, and independence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--feature-set\">\n\t\t<div class=\"idf-block side-image-feature\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"side-image-feature__media\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/edenhandcyclingwithheather-1-1-scaled.jpg?ver=1733409123\" alt=\"Two cyclists stop on a sunlit path under a bridge. 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