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NextSteps' quest is to find the most progressive and promising spinal
cord injury research and rehabilitative methods available. After traveling
the nation and seeking out various research and therapy methods, NextSteps
gained the support of leading researchers such as Dr. John McDonald
of Washington University/John Hopkins, Pat Rummerfield of Washington
University.
NextSteps is devoted to offering spinal cord injury victims a post-hospital
exercise facility that will aid them in taking their next step towards
a more functional, independent, and healthy lifestyle. Not only is
NextSteps committed to helping the SCI community regain a higher quality
of life, but also to support the advancement of spinal cord specified
scientific research that will aid in the treatment of spinal cord
injury victims.
NextSteps' objectives are to provide its clients with:
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Aggressive functional exercise training to enable maximum recovery
that will also aid in the prevention of secondary conditions such
as pressure sores, cardiovascular disease, and muscle atrophy.
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Implementation of the latest innovative equipment and medical
research information as it becomes available.
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Motivated training within a positive treatment environment
as our clients prepare their bodies for emerging SCI medical technologies.
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Apply for grants to provide low-cost exercise therapy and transportation
to SCI clients whom otherwise would not be able to engage in post-hospital
rehabilitation.
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Association with cutting-edge researchers who are involved in
clinical trials such as gait training FES bike.
NextSteps is a recipient of the Christopher Reeves
Paralysis Foundation Quality of Life Grant, the Ward Foundation
Grant and the Grant Health Foundation.
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