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April 4, 2018/in Media

Chris Leeuw joins the “Edge of Indy” podcast to discuss NeuroHope’s $90,000 “Brackets For Good” Win!

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Apr 30

2nd PROMO VIDEO! Hear the clinical team describe our blend of programs (#PT #OT #SLP and adaptive personal training) how our teams collaborate to form a unique approach to patient care, and the operating philosophy that provides an affordable continuum of care after neurologic injury.
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All possible thanks to @conquerparalysisnow @sam.schmidt_ , @orthoindy Foundation @uindy_kspt and the many community supporters that believe in our mission.
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#affordablerehab #keeppushing #rehabilitationredefined #DRIVEN #neurorecovery #spinalcordinjury #braininjury #adaptivefitness #indy

Apr 25

April is #OTMONTH! Celebrating NeuroHope’s brilliant #OccupationalTherapists Elizabeth Parr, Krista Kaufman, and Allyssa Mehta!

Part of what makes our services so unique is the multidisciplinary blend of PT, OT, SLP, and kinesiology - working together to make continued care an affordable reality.

Shout out to all the OTs who worked tirelessly to help patients regain their independence and get back to life after injury!
#heros

Apr 15

Community Wheelchair Clinic launch! We are thrilled to begin a new program , and welcome Occupational Therapist Allyssa Mehta (MS, OTR/L, ATP) to our team!

Allyssa has 20 years of experience working with neurologic conditions and specializes in wheelchair seating and positioning. Allyssa has launched an outpatient wheelchair clinic serving the community and our existing clients, and is working with local vendors (@nsmobility , @rehabmedicalinc , @gonumotion , and more) to establish our site as a go-to location in the community for seating, positioning, and training.

Welcome to the team Allyssa!

Apr 10

1st of 2 PROMO VIDEOS! Long-time clients Dallas Daniels and @olivia.jo.12 share their stories and what NeuroHope has meant to them. Get a glimpse inside the beautiful new DRIVEN NeuroRecovery Center in #Indy and how our work and partnership with @conquerparalysisnow changes lives.
Thank you CPN, @sam.schmidt_ , @orthoindy Foundation @uindy_kspt and all the community supporters that make our work possible!
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#affordableRehab #neurorehabilitation #neurorecovery #spinalcordinjuryrecovery #sci #tbi #strokerecovery #physicaltherapy #chooseot #slp #adaptivefitness @invention_pictures_inc

Apr 7

Our Founder Chris Leeuw joined the @brad.bostic ‘s BOOMBostic Health podcast to share his story recovering from spinal cord injury, gaps in the healthcare system, the current state of neuro rehabilitation and the future. YouTube & podcast link in bio and in today’s stories…

1:42 mark : Story of the spinal cord injury that initially left him paralyzed from the neck down.

8:54 mark: The “second odyssey” he began. In addition to total paralysis - the gap in prolonged care.

11:27: His journey to @neuroworx and the life-changing care he received.

13:16: The creation of NeuroHope , the hybrid model of rehabilitative access and continued wellness we have created, and research with @uindy

18:30: Our partnership with @conquerparalysisnow and the DRIVEN NeuroRecovery Center in Indianapolis

22:40: The business of healthcare, and our solution to high-cost care for one of the most vulnerable patient populations.

Apr 2

VIDEO RELEASE NEXT WEEK! Excited to unveil our new promo video featuring a glimpse inside the DRIVEN NeuroRecovery Center, two of our amazing long-time clients , and our team in action.
STAY TUNED!

Mar 23

Meet Grace (SCI)! Injured in January and on her feet using combination channels of #NeuromuscularElectricalStimulation on her lower extremities and Transcutaneous E-Stim on her neck and abdomen, with DPT Ali and PT student Brooke.
Go Grace!!! #keeppushing #neurorecovery #spinalcordinjury #affordablerehab @conquerparalysisnow

Mar 5

Shots from the POOLS! Using bouyancy to unweight patients at any functional level we are proud to offer aquatics since our relocation to the DRIVEN center with @conquerparalysisnow Dual @hydroworx Hydroworx warm-water pools feature underwater treadmills, resistance jets , and camera system. Variable depth for deep water floating or shallower gait training . Our mission is to make longer-term access to the highest quality of care an affordable reality. This is why we‘re here!
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#AffirdableRehab #neurorecovery #neurorecovery #physicaltherapy #adaptivefitness #indy

Feb 17

Our poster presentation at @official_apta CSM last weekend! For two years, NeuroHope has tracked hospital re-admission rates of the patients living with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) that participate in our extended care programs.

Why?
Because re-admission rates due to inactivity are HIGH for people with neurologic injuries (30% are hospitalized at least once every year for an average of 18 days per visit), and EACH instance may cost the healthcare system hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Our study with @uindy is ongoing and here’s what we’ve found so far:

- Hospitalizations and ER visits of NeuroHope patients are less than HALF of the national averages for SCI

- Length of hospital stays averaged 1-6 days. Well below the national average of 18 days

-Participants reported lower rates of new medical complications, indicating improved health while participating in our extended care programs.

It’s a narrative that tell us what we’ve seen since NeuroHope started 10 years ago…and what we already know:

-People living with paralysis need MUCH more than 30 insurance covered outpatient therapy visits.

-Long-term access to rehabilitation and wellness maximizes recovery, keeps people healthy, and can save the healthcare system money when delivered properly.

This is why we’re here!.
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#spinalcordinjury #affordablerehab #apta #csm #physicaltherapy #neurorecovery

Feb 14

Great day for some @iuskillsonwheels ! Free community event to learn wheelchair skills : navigating ramps, steps, curbs, terrain and transfers. Thanks to the Skills On Wheels team and @iuoccupationaltherapy students for coming to the clinic again this year to help our team! We’ll do it again on FEBRUARY 20 (4-6 pm)!.
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@conquerparalysisnow @sam.schmidt_ #keeppushing #wheelchairlife #wheelchair #wheelchairlifestyle

Feb 2

HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS to our Clinical Director Elliot Cohee (PT, DPT, NCS) 🎉🎂🎉!!! We are fortunate to have his expertise , leadership, and devotion at the helm of our clinical care! On behalf of our team and 160+ current patients and clients : THANK YOU ELLIOT!! ENJOY YOUR DAY!!

Jan 27

Leo trying a #locomotortraining session for the first time. Body-weight-supported treadmill , and a team to provide specific cues to the nervous system to reeducate the spinal cord , promote reflexive stepping , and GET MOVING after #spinalcordinjury .
This is why we’re here💪💪.
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#neurorecovery #keeppushing #affordablerehab #walkingafterspinalcordinjury @conquerparalysisnow @neurorecoverynetwork #indy @sam.schmidt_

Jan 13

Join us February 13th! Wheelchair skills training !
This is the 2nd year we are proud to host @iuskillsonwheels for a FREE training program designed to help adults with spinal cord injuries navigate life situations confidently in their manual wheelchairs. NeuroHope and @iuoccupationaltherapy students collaborate to focus on teaching essential wheelchair skills. Starting with foundational skills for new manual wheelchair users, to advanced techniques such as navigating curbs, ramps, stairs, and uneven terrains.

SIGN UP JAN 30 - LINK IN BIO!

Jan 10

NeuroHope’s programs at the DRIVEN NeuroRecovery Center: from the therapy gym (PT / OT / SLP), to the aquatics center, to the adaptive fitness center and group classes - our mission is to make long-term access to care an affordable reality after neurologic injury.
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#affordablerehab #keeppushing #spinalcordinjury #adaptivefitness #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #neurorecovery #healthcare #spinalcordinjuryrecovery @conquerparalysisnow

Dec 31

Closing out 2024 with staff training from @shepherdcenter , annual internal tune-ups , and policy reviews. We’re ready for 2025 - and plan to serve more than 250 people in their recovery journey!

#Affordablerehab #neurorecovery #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #adaptivefitness #healthcare #indy

Dec 20

An exciting year of expansion comes to a close, and we have much to be thankful for at NeuroHope!

We celebrated our 10-year anniversary with major funding from the @orthoindy Foundation and the Indiana Department of Health, continued a research project with @uindy_kspt to track the hospital re-admission rates of our patients, strengthened programs to serve more than 200 people along their road to recovery (the most ever in a given year), and helped the 600th patient in our history!

Additionally, we proudly partnered with @conquerparalysisnow , a fellow non-profit founded by @sam.schmidt_ , and relocated our clinical operations in September to the newly renovated DRIVEN NeuroRecovery Center.

In addition to expanding NeuroHope’s services and increasing access to rehabilitative care, the DRIVEN NeuroRecovery Center will be a future campus for research, adaptive sports and recreation, and like-minded organizations to collaborate and reside.

Over the last decade, NeuroHope has become a critical community resource for people recovering from paralysis.

Our mission to ensure those living with paralysis have long-term access to rehabilitation and wellness continues!

Happy holiday season!!

Dec 6

Holiday Patient Party! Picture montage ! Great fellowship with some of our favorite people 😄❄️🎄

Dec 5

TOMORROW! 11:00-2:00 PM in the Community Room!
Potato Bar, cookie decorating, ornament making, and ugly sweaters!

Dec 4

$13,000!! We smashed our $5k #givingtuesday goal yesterday - a much needed boost to our year end $150k relocation campaign (almost there as well! 🙌)
THANK YOU!!
Keep it up 😄! Link in bio!

Dec 2

Tomorrow is GIVING TUESDAY – the largest fundraising day of the year!

In the meantime, the last program highlight in our three day series is our monthly wellness and adaptive fitness programs.

NeuroHope provides an affordable “next step” in care for people recovering from paralysis.

Skilled therapy (PT, OT, SLP), and personal training (guided exercise) are the core programs we provide, but we also recognize that recovery is about more than “therapy”. Our monthly wellness program, called the “Path to Independence” (PTI) program, is an important part of our model of care, with more than 55 of our 150 active patients enrolled!

The PTI program is led by Wellness Coordinator Mel Spencer. Mel earned her Master’s degree in Exercise Science and uses her knowledge to develop exercise plans for clients for open and supervised gym access at our adaptive fitness center. With assistance from our amazing therapy techs Caroline Kavanaugh, Joseph Zacek, and Kate Partlow, Mel also leads daily group cardio and adaptive strength training classes.

Our wellness program has grown to feature much more than physical fitness.

The caregiver support group “Warrior Wednesdays” led by Mary Meredith and the community group “First Friday with Friends” led by PTA Lydia Miner and patient Jenny Rosebrock both meet every month, and we look forward to adding nutrition and mental health programs in the coming year!

Together, we have created a community that has evolved into a critical resource for the spinal cord injury, brain injury, and stroke community in central Indiana.

Our growth through the years has been possible thanks to supporters LIKE YOU!

Dec 1

GIVING TUESDAY COUNTDOWN! The largest fundraising day of the year is TWO DAYS AWAY!

Each day until then, we’re highlighting the three programs at NeuroHope (Skilled Therapy, Guided Exercise, Monthly Wellness) that make our comprehensive program so unique.

Today’s spotlight: GUIDED ADAPTIVE EXERCISE:

It takes months, sometimes years to recover from neurologic injury - much more time than insurance-based therapy allows. NeuroHope understands that recovery goes beyond therapy. Our unique model of care features a Guided Exercise (GE) team of kinesiologists and personal trainers that work with our physical and occupational therapists to provide patients a critical “next step” in care.

The GE Team is led by lead trainer Steven Bowser (MS), Neuro Exercise Specialists Hamilton Spidle, Tia Kempson, and Cole Cooper and Exercise Specialist Caitlin Gaich.

NeuroHope is special because of our comprehensive model that ensures affordable, longer-term access to therapy and fitness programs are available for people living with paralysis.

We have helped more than 600 people on their road to recovery - thanks to supporters LIKE YOU!!
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#givingtuesday #nonprofit #healthcare #indy

1300 E. 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240

Phone: 317-525-8386

Fax: 844-556-4672

Open Monday – Friday

9AM – 5PM

NeuroHope is a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides long-term physical rehabilitation and wellness following neurologic injury. TIN: 46-1842276

Your contribution keeps our extended care services strong. Thank You!

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