Based in Orlando, Florida, NextStep Orlando is a state-of-the-art paralysis recovery center, that is dedicated to meeting individuals various recovery needs. In 2009, our facility opened its doors to the public to provide hope and recovery for people living with paralysis. Southeastern United States, Florida residents and beyond. This isĪ proven methodology for SCI recovery and extends the program’s reach and affordability to the Our program utilizes an aggressive and comprehensive exercise-based program. This is why we founded our facility under our former name, to help those suffering with a spinalĬord injury (SCI) improve their daily living – by regaining function and perhaps, even walkingĪgain. They need recovery, hope, encouragement and a reason to wake up every day.

A person living with a spinal cord injury is Options for recovery, especially in Florida. This horrible reality is similarly faced by over 11,000 families each year. We were informed our goals for regaining Amanda’s independence and complete mobility were unrealistic. In the days and weeks that followed, Amanda was fitted for a wheelchair. From her bedside in the hospital, I vowed to fight for my child’s recovery. I went from having an active, well-adjusted, daughter who loved her family, friends and participating in dance, to a battered, bed-ridden daughter, unable to sit up, feed herself or be in control of her bowel or bladder function. Immediately, desperate panic for my child clawed at me, followed by feelings of confusion,Īnger, sorrow and uncertainty.

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