Experiencing a spinal cord injury is challenging, and understanding what your next steps should look like after your immediate medical needs are under control can make a significant difference when it comes to rebuilding as much of your life as possible within a reasonable time frame.
From skiing mishaps to vehicle accidents and everything in between, the Axon Integrative Health team has a vast amount of experience handling many of the most common types of spinal injuries in the Denver area. Here are some of the most important things to know about what to expect from our spinal cord injury rehabilitation program, how we incorporate your brain’s natural abilities into our therapies, and why choosing us is an important step in getting back to enjoying everything living in the Denver area has to offer as quickly as possible.
Spinal Injury Rehab Goals
A comprehensive rehabilitation program helps patients make concurrent progress in several areas throughout the process of rebuilding their lives following a spinal cord injury. We know that regaining the quality of your life goes far beyond working through immediate medical needs after an injury, and we take a multifaceted approach to helping you increase your mobility and independence while handling any pain management needs. Our team is also here to help with long-term mobility needs for patients who may not fully recover.
The Importance of Neuroplasticity
Your brain’s ability to adapt to new circumstances following an injury far exceeds what many of our patients initially expect, and we incorporate your body’s natural healing capabilities into many of the treatment options we use. Neuroplasticity, or your brain’s ability to form new connections throughout your life, plays a key role in supporting your ability to relearn how to use your body as you once did. Some common tools we use to assist your brain with this process include:
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which uses a type of magnetic pulse to stimulate a specific section of the brain to help improve functions that part of the brain controls
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), which increases oxygen and blood flow to the brain
- Functional NeuroRehab, which uses specific types of repetitive movements to help the part of the brain that controls them relearn how to use them
What to Expect When Visiting a Neuro-Rehabilitation Center
Visiting a neuro rehab center can be a unique experience, but every step is carefully designed to help your brain focus on relearning one thing at a time. We start each process by using information provided by your medical team to design an individualized program that focuses on your specific needs. This may include:
- Advanced Brain-Based Movement Training
- Oculomotor Rehab
- Sensory Motor Integration
- Photobiomodulation
- Neuro-Acupuncture
- TMS
- Neurofeedback
- Nutrient IVs
Choose Axon Integrative Health for Quality Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation in Denver
At Axon Integrative Health, we prioritize making spinal cord injury recovery as smooth as possible for patients across the Denver area. We know that extensive rehabilitation can be a physically and mentally challenging process, but choosing our skilled and caring team can go a long way toward making your experience as positive and successful as possible. We work closely with each patient and the rest of their medical team to develop individualized treatment plans that target the unique needs of each situation and help you get back to enjoying your life faster. Contact us today to learn more about the benefits of choosing us or to start the process of planning the best approach to spinal cord rehabilitation for you.
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