CPMC Acute Rehabilitation - Spinal Cord Injury Program

This program provides a coordinated, outcome-driven, integrated rehabilitation program addressing the complicated needs of adults with spinal cord injury. Our program focuses on preventing further impairment, reducing disability and enabling independence. Our goal is to achieve functional outcomes focused on home and community integration and enhancement of self-worth and engagement in productive activities.

We are recognized as the leading innovator in rehabilitation services in Northern California, utilizing comprehensive medical management, therapeutic intervention, state-of-the-art technology and complimentary services such as acupuncture, guided imagery, and therapeutic massage to maximize individual outcomes.

Acute Rehabilitation - Spinal Cord Injury Program

Program Components

• Directed by board-certified physiatrist specializing in the treatment of spinal cord injury.


• Certified rehabilitation registered nursing staff.


• Integrated occupational, physical, speech, recreational and respiratory therapy treatment team with expertise in the care and treatment of individuals with spinal cord injury.


• Psychologists and clinical neuropsychologists specialized in the treatment of spinal cord injury.


• Initial interdisciplinary team evaluation.


• Family-centered case management model to ensure the most appropriate care plan.


• Weekly, physician-driven interdisciplinary team conference.


• Innovative trans-disciplinary care plan.


• Organized, goal-directed education and training program.


• Hospital-based, 24-hour pharmacy, lab and diagnostic services.


• Assistive technology and computer access.


• Secure healing environment

Acute Rehabilitation - Spinal Cord Injury Program

Program Profile

Our Program is structured to address the complex physical and psychological needs of a person with spinal cord injury as a result of trauma or tumor. We emphasize a comprehensive and personalized program in order to assess and maximize individual potential.

Acute Rehabilitation - Spinal Cord Injury Program

Acute Spinal Cord Injury Team

The team consists of a dedicated group of clinical specialists who address specific physical, medical, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional needs that face an individual after a spinal cord injury.

Spinal Cord Injury Team Specialists Include:

• Board-certified physiatrists


• Internal medicine physicians


• Pulmonologist


• Certified rehabilitation nurses


• Case managers


• Physical therapists


• Occupational therapists


• Recreation therapists


• Respiratory therapists


• Dietitians


• Pharmacists


• Clinical neuropsychologists


• Speech language pathologists


• Orthotists


• Prosthetists


• Peer Visitors

California Pacific Regional Rehabilitation Center

Acute Rehabilitation

Regional Rehabilitation services at CPMC in San Francisco feature some of the top-rated rehabilitation physicians in the San Francisco Bay Area and northern California. We provide personalized patient care using the most advanced acute rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation therapy available. We serve communities throughout the Western United States including San Francisco, Marin County and all of Northern California.