{"id":109944,"date":"2022-03-03T16:05:53","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T16:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maryfreebed.com\/?post_type=conditions&#038;p=109944"},"modified":"2026-01-13T18:51:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:51:19","slug":"kids-spinal-cord-injury","status":"publish","type":"conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/conditions\/kids-spinal-cord-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinal Cord Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":21,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":""},"tags":[109,91,835],"modal_window":[16,405],"class_list":["post-109944","conditions","type-conditions","status-publish","hentry","tag-sci","tag-spinal-cord-injury","tag-spinal-cord-injury-kids","modal_window-kids-conditions-services","modal_window-kids-nav-conditions-and-services"],"acf":{"kids_branding":true,"title_override":"Spinal Cord Injury","individual_page_toggle":false,"overview_tab":{"tab_title":"","body_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_left_and_image_right","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"image_fit":"cover","image_zoom":false,"text_holder":{"content_editor":"<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation for Kids<\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Healing, learning and growing stronger together at Mary Free Bed Kids A spinal cord injury can change how your body moves, feels and works\u2014but it doesn\u2019t change who you are. At Mary Free Bed Kids, we help children and teens recover after spinal cord injuries with expert care, advanced therapies, and a whole lot of heart. Our goal is simple: to help you heal, build confidence, and get back to doing the things you love.<\/p>"},"image":125134},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"content_editor":"<h2>What is a spinal cord injury?<\/h2>\r\nYour spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that sends messages between your brain and your body. It\u2019s protected by your spine, those bones stacked from your neck to your lower back.\r\n\r\nWhen your spinal cord is hurt, those messages can get mixed up or stop completely. That\u2019s called a spinal cord injury (SCI). Sometimes, this happens after a fall, car crash, sports accident or illness that puts pressure on the spinal cord.\r\n\r\nThere are two main kinds of spinal cord injuries:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>A <strong>complete injury<\/strong> results in no movement or feeling below the injury.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>An <strong>incomplete injury<\/strong> results in some movement or feeling below the injury<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nNo two injuries or recoveries are the same. That\u2019s why we create a care plan that\u2019s just for you.\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2>Our Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury Program<\/h2>\r\nAt Mary Free Bed Kids, we have one of the nation\u2019s most comprehensive rehabilitation programs for children with spinal cord injuries. Our pediatric experts understand that recovery is more than just physical, it\u2019s emotional, social and developmental too.\r\n\r\nYour care team might include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Pediatric physiatrists (rehabilitation doctors)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Specially trained nurses and therapists<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Psychologists and social workers<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/speech-language-pathologist\/\">Speech<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/occupational-therapist\/\"> occupational<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/physical-therapist\/\"> physical<\/a> therapists<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Music, art and recreational therapists<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Certified teachers to help you keep learning<\/li>\r\n \t<li>There\u2019s even therapy dogs who help with motivation and smiles<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nTogether, they help kids regain strength, independence and confidence\u2014one step at a time.\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2>What Happens During Rehabilitation<\/h2>\r\nEvery day at Mary Free Bed Kids is filled with healing, learning and fun. Your rehabilitation plan might include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Physical Therapy: You\u2019ll work on building strength, flexibility and movement.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Occupational Therapy: You\u2019ll practice everyday skills like dressing, brushing your teeth or using a wheelchair.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Speech-Language Therapy: You\u2019ll get help with talking, breathing or swallowing if your injury affects those muscles.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Adaptive Technology Training: You\u2019ll learn how to use mobility devices like walkers, wheelchairs or standers.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Therapeutic Play: You\u2019ll get a chance to have fun with therapy using games, art, music, and sports.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Educational Support: You\u2019ll work with teachers so you can stay on track with schoolwork.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWe even have a therapy pool, state-of-the-art gyms and outdoor spaces where you can move, play and practice new skills safely."},{"acf_fc_layout":"video_row","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"video_row":{"vid_holder":{"youtube_id":"","image":125149},"text_holder":{"subtitle":"","title":"Spencer's Graduation","content":"","button":{"title":"Watch Now","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q11KpgcneRM","target":"_blank"}}}},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg","section_options":{"wrapper_width":"","custom_class":"","section_id":""},"content_editor":"<h2>Life After Rehabilitation<\/h2>\r\nWhen it\u2019s time to go home, our support doesn\u2019t end. We help you and your family plan for what\u2019s next, from home safety and school readiness to adaptive sports and community programs.\r\n\r\nThrough the Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports Program, kids can explore exciting activities like basketball, swimming, sled hockey, or rock climbing\u2014building strength, independence and friendships that last.\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2>Why Families Choose Mary Free Bed Kids<\/h2>\r\nFamilies across Michigan and beyond choose Mary Free Bed Kids for many reasons:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>We have a specialized Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury Team.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Our approach to care is family-centered and we encourage parents to be involved every step of the way.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Our therapies are designed for kids and teens. \u2022 We have access to innovative technology and adaptive equipment.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>We provide a warm, fun and encouraging environment.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAt Mary Free Bed Kids, we heal with our hands and treat with our hearts.\r\n\r\n[gallery size=\"medium\" columns=\"4\" ids=\"125133,125132,125135,125131\"]"}]},"your_experience_tab":{"hide_section":true,"tab_title":"","left_content":"","right_content":"","body_sections":null},"meet_your_team_tab":{"hide_section":true,"tab_title":"","content":"","body_sections":null,"meet_your_team_blocks":null},"outpatient_experience_tab":{"hide_section":true,"tab_title":"","content":"","body_sections":null},"services_tab":{"hide_section":true,"tab_title":"","content":"","services_offered":null},"faq_tab":{"hide_section":true,"tab_title":"","body_sections":null}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/conditions\/109944","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/conditions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/conditions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=109944"},{"taxonomy":"modal_window","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/modal_window?post=109944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}