The physical effects of spinal compression fractures and stenosis may include pain, extensive weakness and loss of sensation, poor balance and endurance, and a loss of independence in walking, mobility, and daily functional activities.

The professionals at BAPTIST HEALTH Rehabilitation Institute have the skills, equipment, and facilities to provide a comprehensive treatment and education program for individuals experiencing the effects of compression fractures and stenosis. With fully equipped kitchens, bedrooms, living room arrangements, bathrooms with movable toilets, tubs and showers, stairs, outdoor walking areas, and vehicles, we can create situations specific to each patient's home and community setting which results in efficient training and better carry-over after discharge.

At BHRI, the services available for individuals with spinal compression fractures and spinal stenosis include:

•  Medication Therapy 
•  Pain Management
•  Skin Care
  
•  Physical Therapy to address general strengthening and endurance, balance, mobility training (e.g. getting in and out of a car, in and out of bed, etc.), walking training, and fall prevention.
  
•  Occupational Therapy to address daily living activities such cooking, dressing, home making, etc. as well as energy conservation techniques.
  
•  Psychosocial adjustment counseling.
  
•  Assessment of home equipment needs.
  
•  Patient and family education from Rehabilitation Nurses and Therapists.
  
•  Development of home exercise and activity programs.
  
•  Dietary Counseling.
  
•  Respiratory Therapy.
  
•  Therapeutic Recreation activities.
  
•  Resources for home and vehicle modifications.