Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Spinal Cord Injury

What is a Spinal Cord Injury?

A spinal cord injury is when damage to the spinal cord results in loss of mobility, pain or function. Spinal cord injuries can be caused by trauma or chronic disease.

How is a Spinal Cord Injury Treated by Physical and Occupational Therapists?

Physical and Occupational Therapists use a goal-oriented approach to help individuals recovering from spinal cord injury improve physical function and mobility and develop the skills and strategies to perform activities of daily living.

Therapists use TheraStride body weight supported treadmill system for intensive locomotor training designed for the recovery of walking for individuals with central nervous system injury or disease.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Physical and Occupational Therapy

The Physical and Occupational Therapy Department at Boston Medical Center offers expert care to those recovering from an injury or facing a physical disability or limitation.
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Physical Therapy

Physical therapy can help treat many different medical conditions, as well as preventing loss of mobility and function. Our physical therapists evaluate, diagnose, and treat a var…