Resources for Spinal Cord Injury Patients and Their Families

• Center for Assistive Technology
  • Wheelchair seating evaluations
  • Driving training and evaluations
  • Modification recommendations for the car and home
  • Assistive technology suggestions for home or work
• UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
  • Outpatient rehabilitation services through UPMC
  • More than 60 locations throughout western Pennsylvania
• Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh
• Human Engineering Research Laboratories
  Development and research to help increase functioning and mobility for people with disabilities.
• Paralyzed Veterans of America: 1-800-424-8200
  TTY: 1-800-795-4327
• Three Rivers Adaptive Sports: 412-848-8896
  Has a variety of recreational activities for people with disabilities, including:
  • Water and snow skiing
  • Fishing
  • Bowling
• University of Pittsburgh Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
  » Follow @RERCSCI on Twitter for the latest information on spinal cord injury research from some of the country’s top facilities.
• Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center

Expert Care for a Brighter Outlook on Living

If you've had a stroke, transplant, or severe injury, inpatient physical rehab can help you restore function.

The UPMC Rehabilitation Institute offers expert inpatient and transitional rehab care for a range of health concerns, including:

• Brain injuries.
• Complex bone, joint, muscle, or nerve injuries.
• Organ transplant.
• Spinal cord injuries.
• Stroke.
• Traumatic injuries and limb loss.

We can start your rehab while you're still in the hospital.

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• Inpatient Rehabilitation.
• Outpatient Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy.
• Rehabilitation Doctors.