Clinical Services

Rehabilitation Outpatient Services at University of Colorado Hospital:

Amputee Program

This program provides the most comprehensive, coordinated approach to amputee care in the Rocky Mountain region. The Amputee Program utilizes the most advanced lower limb components as well as state-of-the-art myoelectric upper limb components in an interdisciplinary clinic setting, including prosthetists and therapists. Appointments can be made by calling 720-848-1980.

CU Sports Medicine

This multi-disciplinary program focuses on the comprehensive treatment of sports injuries, including evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, surgery, electrodiagnostic testing, and women's sports medicine. Physiatrists and/or orthopaedic surgeons cover this service as well as provide team coverage for the University of Colorado Buffaloes and the University of Denver Pioneers. The program serves as a model collaboration between Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Surgery. Appointments in Denver can be made by calling 303-871-7752. Appointments in Boulder can be made by calling 303-441-2219.

Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Program (EMG)

This program provides comprehensive studies of nerve conduction and muscle function with electromyography, clarifies pathology in the nerve and muscles, including neuromuscular disease, peripheral neuropathy or nerve entrapment, and studies neuromuscular junction function. Appointments can be made by calling 720-848-1980.

General Rehabilitation Program

This program provides evaluation, diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients with a variety of rehabilitative conditions. Appointments can be made by calling 720-848-1980.

Peripheral Nerve Injury Program

The Nerve Injury Program provides neurosurgical and rehabilitation consultation, EMG testing, pain evaluation and treatment, as well as physical and occupational therapy in the design of a comprehensive treatment plan for individuals with peripheral nerve injuries. Appointments can be made by calling 720-848-1980.

Rehabilitation Psychology Program

This program provides rehabilitation psychology services on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Services include psychological assessment, testing and ongoing treatment. Areas typically addressed include quality of life, changes in self-esteem and body image, lifestyle changes/adaptation, return to work issues and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Appointments can be made by calling 720-848-1980.

The Spine Center

The Spine Center is a multi-disciplinary service focusing on the comprehensive treatment of back and neck disorders. Housed at the Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion at the University of Colorado's Anschutz Medical Campus, the Spine Center provides physician evaluation, physical therapy, interventional pain management, and surgery. This program serves as a model of collaboration between Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopaedic surgery, and Neurosurgery. Appointments can be made by calling 720-848-1980.

Tone Management Program

This program offers comprehensive evaluation of individuals with gait dysfunction, including spasticity, utilizing motion analysis, interdisciplinary assessment with PT and EMG testing. Treatment strategies include nerve blocks, medical management, intrathecal baclofen, bracing, and referral for orthopaedic intervention. Appointments can be made by calling 720-848-1980.

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