Comprehensive Care After a Spinal Cord Injury
For more than 60 years, Casa Colina has been a leader in care for those
recovering from spinal cord injury (SCI), offering one of the most comprehensive
SCI treatment programs in the country.
Our care continuum spans the entire treatment and recovery process, including
acute hospital rehabilitation, short-term residential rehabilitation and
day treatment, home and community services, outpatient care, education
and support groups, and more. Patients are admitted to the area of care
most appropriate to their level of injury, and all services are customized
to accommodate their unique needs.
Overseen by a physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation
and supported by the Casa Colina Research Institute, our experienced clinicians and
residents-in-training combine state-of-the-art methods with proven clinical pathways to help
those recovering from SCI face the challenges of their injury, increase
function, and improve their quality of life.
The optimal choice for inpatient rehabilitation
Treatment for individuals with SCI often begins in our hospital’s
Joint Commission-accredited, 68-bed
Acute Rehabilitation Wing. Here, patients receive at least three hours of intensive therapy a minimum
of five days per week from our seasoned therapists, many of whom hold
Neurologic Clinical Specialist certifications. Our clinical teams hold
weekly meetings to track progress and plan the next steps of each patient’s
rehabilitation.
Inpatient facilities include:
• Activities of daily living treatment area
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Assistive technology center
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Hyperbaric medicine chambers
• Indoor and outdoor rehabilitation gyms
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Laboratory and
diagnostic imaging services
• Speech-language pathology suites
• Adjoining
Medical-Surgical Wing with three surgical suites, six ICU beds, and 25 acute-care beds
A multidisciplinary team
A board-certified physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation
directs our teams of spinal cord injury specialists, which may include:
• Audiologists
• Case managers
• Internal medicine doctors
• Neuropsychologists
• Occupational therapists
• Physical therapists
• Recreational therapists
• Registered nurses
• Respiratory therapists
• Social workers
• Speech-language pathologists
• Other specialists as needed
Transitional living to prepare for home
The Casa Colina
Transitional Living Center (TLC) is a 46-bed, CARF-accredited, treatment facility located on our
Pomona campus. Residents benefit from up to six hours of individual and
group therapy, six days a week, all overseen by a doctor specializing
in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
At the TLC, our team of rehabilitation professionals includes board-certified
physiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, speech pathologists,
neuropsychologists, recreational therapists, nursing staff, case managers,
and other specialists as needed. TLC clients have access to a range of
services, including short-term residential rehabilitation, day treatment,
and home and community care.
Our clients participate in frequent outings that provide opportunities
to practice skills in real-world settings and facilitate their transition
back into the community. Our goal is to help clients better perform functional
tasks and gain the confidence to tackle challenges that they will later
face at home, in the community, or at work.
Outpatient services
Most patients with spinal cord injury are able to return home but may still
benefit from rehabilitation care. Casa Colina offers these individuals
of a range of Outpatient Services, including:
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Adaptive driving
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Aquatic therapy
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Assistive and rehabilitation technology
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Athletics and sports rehabilitation
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Audiology
•
Certified hand therapy
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Diagnostic imaging and
laboratory
• Gait lab
•
Lymphedema program
•
Neuro-optometry and
low vision therapy
•
Neuropsychology
•
Outdoor Adventures adaptive recreation program
• Nearly 30
physician specialty clinics
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Physical, occupational, and speech therapies
•
Wheelchair and seating evaluation
The technology to help meet the challenges
Casa Colina provides a range of
assistive and rehabilitation technology to help our patients with spinal cord injury overcome physical challenges,
foster independence, and regain function. Our experienced therapists work
with patients to try different devices and determine which ones best support
their rehabilitation goals.
Care that keeps family in mind
We offer
peer support and education groups for patients with spinal cord injuries and their families. Casa Colina
also provides on-site housing, on a first come, first served basis, for
families who have traveled from a distance to be near their loved one
during the rehabilitation process.
To help your loved one regain independence and enjoy life again
If your client or loved one needs rehabilitative care after a spinal cord
injury, Casa Colina is ready to help. Please call 909/596-7733, ext. 3900.