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Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program

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Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program

UR Medicine physical and occupational therapists are dedicated to helping you and your family with the challenges of recovery following a spinal cord or brain injury.

Our highly trained therapy staff includes multiple board-certified neurologic clinical specialists and certified brain injury specialists who are well versed in helping patients overcome the complex challenges these diagnoses present. 

What to Expect from the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program

We will work collaboratively with you to design an individualized rehabilitation program. This allows us to address your unique situation and help you reach your goals. 

Your tailored treatment plan may include exercises to improve: 

  • Functional mobility
  • Ambulation
  • Balance
  • Strengthening
  • Stretching
  • Fine motor tasks
  • ADL training 
  • Vision and cognitive training

Our multidisciplinary team will also offer recommendations for adaptive equipment such as devices, braces, and power mobility.

Providers

  • Dana Emery, OTD
    Chief of Outpatient Occupational Therapy
  • Linana Bucciarelli, OTR/L
  • Cathlyn (Kate) Corrado, PT, DPT
     Board Certified Clinical Specialist 
    in Pediatric Physical Therapy,
    PMR Pediatric Residency Coordinator
    USM Concussion Coordinator
  • Anna Crowell, PT, DPT
  • Kimberly Davis, PT, DPT
  • Aurore Dorsinville, PT, DPT
    Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor 
    Physical Therapist
  • Scott Donachie, PT, DPT
    Certified Lymphedema Therapist
  • Julianna Gatto, PT, DPT
    Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Karlee Kesselring, OTR/L
  • Carter Martin, PT, DPT
  • Kristen Milone, PT, DPT
    Board-certified Clinical Specialist in
    Geriatric Physical Therapy
  • Samantha Onderdonk, PT, DPT
  • Mary Kate (MK) Palma, PT, DPT
    Pelvic Health Level 1



  • Hannah Peck, OTR/L
    Pediatric Physical Occupation Therapy
    Site Manager
    Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention
    for Tics (CBIT) Provider
  • Danielle Raymond, PT, DPT
  • Emily Rector, PT, DPT
    Certified Brain Injury Specialist
    Outpatient Brain Injury Coordinator
  • Brianna Renzi, PT DPT
  • Nicholas Rozestraten, PT, DPT
    Board-certified Clinical Specialist in Neurological Physical Therapy
  • Katie Smith, OTR/L
    Lee Silverman Voice Treatment BIG 
    Certified Therapist
  • Julie Streeter, PT, DPT
    Board-certified Clinical Specialist in Neurological Physical Therapy
    Physical Therapy Neurology Residency Coordinator
  • Dylan Gawinski Stern, PT, DPT
    Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in 
    Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • Alison Volturno, PT, DPT
    Level 3 Physical Therapist
  • Monica Zaso, MS, OTR/L, CBIS, CNS
    Adult Occupational Therapy Site Manager
    Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist
    Certified Neuro Specialist, Advanced Pediatrics
    Certified Brain Injury Specialist

What Sets Us Apart?

Our patients choose the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program at UR Medicine for many reasons, including the advanced quality of our care and the expertise and experience of our staff. We also offer seamless integration of advanced treatment, technologies and research. 

UR Medicine holds a strong reputation with the community because of the incredible gains our patients make. Our rehabilitation unit has special expertise in the Rochester metropolitan area and surrounding region that cares for spinal cord injury (SCI) patients with past participation in the SCI Model Systems of Care. 

Locations

We serve you in the Rochester metropolitan area and surrounding region.

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2 locations

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Brighton

Clinton Crossings, Building D
4901 Lac De Ville Boulevard, Building D, Suite 250
Rochester, NY 14618

(585) 341-9200 Get Directions
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Brighton

Clinton Crossings, Building H
2400 South Clinton Avenue, Suite 130
Rochester, NY 14618

(585) 341-9200 Get Directions

Patient Education & Support

Brain Injury Support Group

UR Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is partnering with a local community-based organization, Empowering People’s Independence, to host a brain injury support group for both survivors and their loved ones. This support group was created with the intention of strengthening the community of support for all those touched by this condition to promote overall encouragement, comfort, and hope through what can be a very isolating experience. We are here to offer support - our community is not in this alone.

This group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month from 5 – 6 p.m., join us via Zoom.

Contact for more information:
BrainSupport@urmc.rochester.edu or call (585) 276-4347)

Spinal Cord Injury/Disability Support Groups

UR Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is partnering with the Rochester Spinal Association (RSA) to offer a variety of support groups for both persons with Spinal Cord Injury/Disability (SCI/D) and their loved ones. These support groups were created with the intention of strengthening the community of support for all those touched by this condition to promote overall encouragement, information sharing, and support for the life changes that often follow SCI/D. Three support groups are offered: General Support for all interested, Care Giver Support, and Victims of Violence.

Contact information for meeting times:
CHilderbrandt@rochesterspinalassociation.org or call (585) 234-3269

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