Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
A spinal cord injury changes almost everything at once, and the early period sets patterns that last for decades. Our programme pairs intensive physical rehabilitation with the technical disciplines that decide long-term independence: bladder and bowel management, skin care, seating and transfers, and the psychology of adjustment. Every case is led by a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician with a spinal cord injury specialism.
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and EMG biofeedback
Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy
Bladder and bowel management
Occupational therapy and wheelchair fitting
Specialist rehabilitation after spinal cord injury
In plain language
Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that interrupts the messages between the brain and the rest of the body. The level of the injury determines which areas are affected. Cervical (neck-level) injuries can affect breathing, arms and legs; thoracic, lumbar and sacral injuries usually affect the legs, the trunk, and bladder and bowel function.
Why specialist rehabilitation matters
SCI rehabilitation is technical. The right combination of physical therapy, mobility equipment, bladder and bowel management, skin care education, and psychological support determines independence and quality of life for the rest of a patient's life. Mistakes in the early period are hard to undo later.
The Evexia Plus approach
- Robotic gait training and body weight-supported gait systems for patients with potential for ambulation.
- Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and surface EMG biofeedback.
- Daily physiotherapy and hydrotherapy in our three-pool complex.
- Bladder and bowel programme, with patient and family education.
- Occupational therapy targeting upper-limb function, transfers, and independence in activities of daily living.
- Wheelchair fitting and home-environment planning before discharge.
- Psychology support for adjustment, family work, and peer support.
- Indicative length of stay: six to sixteen weeks depending on injury level.
Suitability
We accept SCI patients medically stable enough for active rehabilitation, including those at acute and post-acute stage. Patients with respiratory support needs are accepted into our acute rehabilitation unit.
Linked services
- Physiotherapy & Robotics
- Hydrotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology & Neuropsychology
Cost
Cost is discussed individually. See How It Works for the categorical breakdown of what is reimbursable by the HSE under the Cross-Border Directive. Speak with our Irish team for a personalised estimate.
The early period decides too much to waste it.
Tell us about the injury and the care in place today. We will give you a straight answer on what a specialist programme could change.