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Spinal
Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury Inpatient
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Center
for Rehabilitation Technology
The CRT is an interdisciplinary program specializing
in the development and application of assistive technology
to help people with physical disabilities to increase
their independence. The Center's staff specializes in
seating and wheeled mobility, job accommodations, environmental
controls, computer access and rehabilitation engineering. |
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a thorough evaluation, and considering the individual's
needs and goals, staff can recommend appropriate products
and devices, make products available for trial usage,
customize devices, or custom design and fabricate a
variety of devices for the individual. For the person
with SCI, the CRT is a unique resource for the selection
and customization of wheelchairs, scooters and control
mechanisms to maximize posture, comfort and efficient
mobility.
The Center has particular expertise in the specification
of cushions to reduce the risk of skin breakdown. The
department is staffed by the most experienced, skilled
seating clinicians in the metropolitan area, who use
state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment for trouble-shooting
pressure-related skin problems. CRT clinicians use the
Xsensor X2 Pressure Mapping System to yield accurate
and comprehensive information on cushion and mattress
pressure distribution for patients susceptible to skin
breakdown.
For information, call 845-786-4123. Find
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Aquatic
Therapy
Enveloped in the warmth of water that is heated to
92-94 degrees, individuals who utilize the therapeutic
pool at HHH report improved mobility, strength and endurance.
Situated in its own sun-drenched
wing of the hospital, the 25 by 60 foot pool features
a flat floor, graduated depths of 5 feet, 4 feet and
2 feet 9 inches and easy access for individuals of all
abilities. Two state-of-the
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lifts swing out
over the water and gently ease non-ambulatory participants
into the pool. Warm-water immersion greatly lessens
the effects of gravity, providing buoyancy and allowing
participants to experience body movement and control
in ways which may not be possible on land. Physical
and occupational therapists provide therapeutic services
in the pool.
For additional information call
845-786-4457, Find
out more |
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Wellness Center
This dedicated, state-of-the-art exercise
facility is open to individuals of all abilities. Initially
established to offer a continuity of care to patients
who had completed inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation
programs, the Center attracts individuals who wish to
exercise in a supervised environment. It is equipped
with a range of aerobic and weight training equipment,
including specialized equipment for individuals who
use a wheelchair, and is staffed
by therapists and personal |
trainers. All participants
receive a thorough orientation that includes specific
instructions tailored to meet their needs. Exercise
programs and goals are developed jointly by instructors
and participants.
For additional information call 845-786-4194. Find
out more |
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For additional
information call 845-786-4460, Find
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Adapted
Driving Program
Offered through the Occupational Therapy
department, this program provides a pre-driving assessment,
on-the-road evaluation and one-on-one driver training
in a specially modified car. Therapists can suggest
appropriate assistive devices, such as hand controls,
to make the return to driving safe. |
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Prosthetic
Orthotic Center
With offices in West Haverstraw and Poughkeepsie,
this service is staffed by certified prosthetists and orthotists
with experience in spinal cord injury. They can fit and customize
devices to help ensure comfort, good posture and increased
mobility, including braces and orthoses.
For additional information call 845-786-4122. Find out more |
Adapted Sports & Recreation
Helen Hayes Hospital is dedicated
to enabling individuals of all abilities to lead active, healthy
lifestyles. Participation in sports and recreational pursuits
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Our recreational
therapy staff, along with physical therapists and other rehabilitation
professionals, encourages patients to explore a range of activities.
This process is incorporated into the rehabilitation program,
and continues once patients are discharged back to the community.
Exposure to new leisure activities, as well as re-introduction
to activities favored prior to being injured, speeds the recovery
process and demonstrates that living a full and enjoyable
life is within reach.
Current and former patients, as well as individuals
with disabilities living in the community, are given opportunities
to participate in a range of recreational activities. All
activities are supervised by trained staff, taking into account
individual needs and abilities. Equipment can be adapted as
necessary and patients are encouraged to utilize newly developed
skills and techniques acquired through rehabilitation.
Activities include the following:
Aquatics
Gardening
Kayaking
Handcycling
Sailing
Snow skiing
Softball
Yoga
Bowling
Ceramics
Golf: the hospital's GolfAbility program teaches the basics of golf to individuals with disabilities
and mobility impairments.
For information, call Matt Castelluccio at 845-786-4950
Find out more |
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The "Think
First" program is a nation-wide initiative focused
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brain and
spinal cord injury prevention. Offered through the hospital's
physical therapy department, therapists and former patients
visit with students at local junior and senior high
schools. During the presentation, they discuss safety
precautions and injury prevention techniques and the
medical consequences of injury. Former patients living
with SCI share their personal experiences with the students. Find out more.
For information, or to schedule this community program,
contact Elaine DeFrancesco, PT at 845-786-4799. |
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