Podcast Discusses Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Process for Athletes
SCI Day Program Physical Therapist discusses Shepherd's approach to treating patient athletes
Athletes have long thrived at Shepherd Center. Over the past 41 years, Shepherd Center has treated countless patient-athletes from across the country who played high school, college or professional sports. In addition to occupational and physical therapy, patients have access to the largest team of recreation therapy specialists in the nation, as well as to an adaptive sports program that includes competitive teams, sports and health clinics, and outdoor recreation workshops.
After so many years of working with athletes, Shepherd Center has acquired a reputation as an expert facility in athlete rehabilitation for spinal cord and brain injuries.
In addition to occupational and physical therapy, patients at Shepherd Center have access to the largest team of recreation therapy specialists in the nation, as well as to an adaptive sports program that includes competitive teams, sports and health clinics, and outdoor recreation workshops
Dan Dale, PT, DPT, a physical therapist in Shepherd Center Spinal Cord Injury Day Program, explains the rehabilitation process for athletes who sustain spinal cord injuries in a podcast available for download at the link above or at shepherd.org/radio.
Download the podcast as an audio file above, or access it at shepherd.org/radio.
Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. Ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top 10 hospitals for rehabilitation and the best in the Southeast, Shepherd Center treats more than 850 inpatients and 7,600 outpatients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.