SPARTANBURG, SC – Healing Innovations, Inc., a leader in cutting-edge neurorehabilitation technology, is proud to announce its recent partnership with Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute, part of the Ernest Health network. The collaboration will introduce Healing Innovations' Rise&Walk® system to Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute, expanding the hospital's comprehensive rehabilitative services.

Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute provides specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services throughout Spartanburg and Greenville, South Carolina. Known for its patient-centered approach, the hospital will now enhance recovery outcomes for individuals with neurological impairments by offering the advanced Rise&Walk® technology, which assists patients in improving mobility and relearning movement.

The Rise&Walk® is specifically designed for patients with neurological and mobility impairments, facilitating gait training by synchronizing upper and lower extremity movements. This versatile neurorehabilitation station integrates robotic-assisted gait training, seated activities, and a balance support zone, all aimed at promoting neuroplasticity, a key factor in functional recovery.

‍“I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to be trained to use the Rise&Walk, as I feel it has been a great addition to providing high-quality patient care,” said Jessica Bassett, PT, DPT, at Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute. “It has allowed me to utilize creative treatment interventions at a higher intensity without having to rely on the assistance of a rehab technician. I have seen great outcomes with my patients, with carryover across sessions.

‍“I had one patient with an incomplete spinal cord injury who has not been able to stand upright without extensive support and compensation since his injury 2.5 years ago. He was able to use the Rise&Walk and walk upright for the first time with good mechanics.”

‍Danny Knox, a recent outpatient of Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute and a patient of Jessica Bassett, agreed that the Rise&Walk has made a significant difference in his recovery. 

“This machine has helped me make tremendous progress in my recovery and therapy. I am very happy that Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute has the Rise&Walk to help me and other patients who come here,” he said.

Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute’s skilled medical team, including physicians, therapists, and nurses, will incorporate the Rise&Walk® system into their personalized rehabilitation programs, helping patients recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, and other neurological conditions.

“Partnering with Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute is an exciting step forward in our mission to bring advanced rehabilitation technology to communities across the country,” said Luke Benda, CEO of Healing Innovations. “With the Rise&Walk® system, we’re equipping patients across South Carolina with the tools they need to regain their independence and achieve their recovery goals more quickly.”

‍Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute, part of the Ernest Health network, is located at 160 Harold Fleming Court, Spartanburg, SC, 29303. 

About Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute: 

Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute is a specialized inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving Spartanburg and Greenville, South Carolina. As part of the Ernest Health network, the hospital provides comprehensive rehabilitative care to patients recovering from a variety of disabling diseases and injuries, such as strokes, orthopedic injuries, and chronic illnesses like ALS and Parkinson’s disease. Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute offers state-of-the-art therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, all aimed at restoring independence and quality of life for its patients. Learn more at sri.ernesthealth.com. 

About Healing Innovations: 

Healing Innovations is a medical technology company based in Nashville, TN, that specializes in the rehabilitation robotics industry. Healing Innovations’ mission is to increase access to rehabilitation by developing market-leading robotic technology that improves health, mobility, and independence for people recovering from neurological injuries. The company’s first technology, the Rise&Walk® InClinic, is the world's first rehabilitation station with three unique therapeutic zones for activity-based therapies and the first technology to integrate the upper extremities into the gait pattern for retraining. The company is supported by some of the leading innovation organizations in the country, including the National Science Foundation, the Shepherd Center, Memorial Hermann TIRR, and more, to help bring technology to patients and help people walk again. To learn more about Healing Innovations, please visit healinginnovations.com. 

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