The basement level houses the Louis and Virginia Bantle Rehabilitation Center of UM's Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. The rehabilitation program addresses the unique medical, physical, developmental, cognitive, communicative, psychological and emotional needs of patient and family. The comprehensive program employes advanced methods of treatment in rehabilitative care. Treatment begins with a thorough evaluation by all participating disciplines.
Patients participate in a full day's program of individual and group therapy.
Patients' input into the program regarding their unique needs and preferences is essential. Individual therapies are scheduled to meet specific needs by a highly trained, sophisticated staff. Patients are taught to be as independent as possible in mobility and self-care activities. Speech, language and cognition also are addressed. Community re-entry is equally important.