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Narrative

Journey Forward is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to better the lives of those who have suffered a Spinal Cord Injury. We have an intense exercise program. Exercise is important to everyone. Exercise is more so to those who have suffered a Spinal Cord Injury.

Medical insurance only covers very specific types of rehab. Since we are not a medical facility, they most likely will not cover our program. Secondly, most insurance has to put a time line on recovery and how long they will payout. It is difficult for us to put a timeline on a person's recovery. It can take months or years depending on that person's goals. Our long term goals are to bridge the gap between our program and insurance coverage.

Dynamic Neural Stimulation:
This is one of the most important aspects to regaining function. We focus on stimulating the person's nervous system through different movements. This is where our staff is trained to help the client’s nervous system and help them in completing movements. After repetitions over time the nervous system will begin to adapt to this stimulus.

Load Bearing:
Getting into the load bearing positions is a key aspect of recovery. This allows the nervous system to experience the stress of bearing the body’s weight. This has been shown to have positive benefits. Benefits include improved bone density, greater stress on muscles, and an increase in nervous system adaptations.

Vibration Training:
Vibration training allows even greater demand to be forced on the body. Many will experience an increase in sensation and function when performing activities while vibration training. Vibration training will also use aspects of load bearing. It has also shown many of the same benefits.

Gait Training:
Gait Training is learning the correct patterns needed to take steps. This walking training is done at many different levels. It is adjusted to the person's abilities and gains recovery. Gait training can be done passively, actively, and assisted.

FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation):
FES is a rehabilitation technique whereby electrical current stimulates nerves to evoke muscle contractions. FES creates patterned movement of the legs, enabling the muscles to work and perform active cycling and increase muscle mass.

Service Types

• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation

Program Type

• Health Care

Populations Served

• Spinal Cord Injury

Ages Served

• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Personal Funds