Synaptic Spinal Cord Injury and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre
305, 6940 Fisher Road SE T2H 0W3 Calgary, AB, Canada

: ! Niels positive outlook and wildly imaginative stories keep us all going here at Synaptic! Big congratulations on achieving your short term goal and keep up the hard work on your long term goal! #conquerlimitations #synaptic #SCI #goals #neurorehab #neurorehabilitation

: We are very excited to welcome Stephani to the clinic this week as she starts her 14 week PoNS program. Stephani is already learning how much hard work the PoNS program entails but she’s getting through it with a healthy dose of laughter and sarcasm. Stay tuned to see her results!... #synaptic #conquerlimitations #pons #neurorehab #neuroplasticity #ms See more

started Synaptic in 2012. She had just gave birth to her first little human and decided to start a charity in the same year because why not? Something you may not know about Uyen is she grew up in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan but according to Uyen imported from Vietnam. They are not close to each other on a map. Her short term goal is to find time in her life to have a short term goal.... Her long term goal is to find patience in her life to learn how to play the guitar. She wants to be like Taylor Swift when she grows up (but not really). Her Favourite physical activity was volleyball. Which she played competitively for most her lifeNow she spends her time chasing her little humans in parks, on bikes and around the house. #bossspotlight #neurorehab #physiotherapist #Executivedirector #synaptic #conquerlimitations #yyc # yycnow# yyccares See more

: Gord’s whitty humour during sessions continually keeps us all on our toes! Keep up the hard work Gord, we enjoy being your cheerleaders! Swipe to read Gord’s Story! ... #synaptic #conquerlimitations #spinalcordinjury #neurorehab #yyc #yycnow See more

!! For the last day of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month we wanted to provide you with some information you may not know! Swipe for information and pictures of our great clients working hard! #spinalcordinjuryawareness #septemberisSCImonth #neurorehab #synaptic #conquerlimitations #yyc #yycnow

has been with synaptic for 1 month! Welcome Erik! Something you may not know about Erik is he was a competitive swimmer for 15 years and competed in Olympic trials His short term goal is to stay consistent with his workout schedule! 4 sessions per week! ... His long term goal is to give up dairy His favourite physical activities are weight lifting And taking his two schnauzers, Finnegan and Luna for walks #trainerspotlight #synaptic #conquerlimitations #kinesiologist #yyc #yycnow See more

Wir freuen uns, unsere neue Partnerschaft mit Synaptic Spinal Cord Injury and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre in Kanada, das unsere Robotertechnologie in seine pers...onalisierten Rehabilitationsprogramme integriert hat, bekannt zu geben. Aus diesem Anlass haben wir ein Video erstellt, das Ihnen die Erfahrungsberichte der Mitbegründer und des Exekutivdirektors Uyen Nguyen und eines Physiotherapeuten zeigt, der hunova bei Patienten mit verschiedenen Krankheiten verwendet haben. In diesem Video werden Sie alle Vorteile von hunova sowohl für das Zentrum und für die Patienten kennenlernen und am Freitag werden wir Ihnen eine zweite Geschichte zeigen, die für uns besonders wichtig ist; ein kanadischer Hockeyspieler, der dank hunova die Hoffnung gefunden hat, nach einem ernsten Gesundheitsproblem zu seinen täglichen Aktivitäten und seiner Sicherheit zurückzukehren. Diese Zeugnisse sind eine Quelle der großen Zufriedenheit für uns, sowohl aus professioneller als auch aus menschlicher Sicht für das Vertrauen, das von der Klinik und den Patienten in hunova gesetzt wird. . Bleiben Sie dran mit Movendo Technology! See more

: There is not a client in Synaptic who hasnt received a thumbs up from Dan! He is constantly encouraging anyone he can! Dan had a stroke in 2004. He was hospitalized for 8 months. His family and friends since then have been huge supporters of him. ... Dans wife report that since starting at Synaptic his improvements have been obvious and continuous. Dans confidence, balance, strength, endurance, and total determination have improved and he enjoys every visit! Dan loves to go out to eat, drive his convertible and relax on his deck with family and friends. Dans current goals are to improve his walking and master the stairs! #clientofthemonth #synaptic #conquerlimitations #neurorehabilitation #strokerehab #yyc #yycnow See more

: Karel is currently completing the PoNs program. The first video was taken at his initial assessment and the second at his 8 week assessment. In this video Karel is walking heel to toe or tandem walking. Tandem walking is a good dynamic test of balance, it works on balancing with a reduced base of support and proprioception for where to place your feet. If you have never trialled tandem walking give it a go! ... : His increased stability, reduced use of arms and he doubled his number of steps in a row from 37! Keep up the good work Karel! And stay tuned for his 14 week progress! #clientspotlight #synaptic #conquerlimitations #ms #neurorehab #pons #progress #dynamicbalance #balance #yyc #yycnow See more

Thank you to the Dandy Brewing Company for generously donating this great swag for our clients! Enter by October 1st in clinic, winner will be notified clinic. #thedandybrewingcompany

(in other words walking) is an important component of the neurorehab we offer at Synaptic. You would be surprised at how complex a task like walking can be as it incorporates range of motion, strength, balance and coordination/motor control. At Synaptic our physiotherapists complete a gait analysis and provide specific cues/ corrections to make your walking more efficient. ... If you require assistance to walk Synaptic offers specialized equipment and a team of trained staff that can provide the assistance you need. If youre having difficulties with your walking contact the clinic for more information on booking an assessment. #gaittraining #gaitanalysis #functionaltraining #synaptic #conquerlimitations #neurorehab @ Synaptic Spinal Cord Injury and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre

: Murray previously completed the PoNS program. Murray always gave 100% effort in every session and was also our only client so far to wear hockey skates in the clinic. Integrating head turns while walking is more complex than it may seem as it integrates your visual, vestibular and musculoskeletal systems. ... : Murray demonstrates significantly reduced gait path deviation and is able to correct his balance without the use of the wall. Contact the clinic if you are interested in learning more about the PoNS program! #synaptic #conquerlimitations #neuroplasticity #neurorehab #cavernousmalformation #hockey #nhl #pons #yyc #yycnow See more

: Rita brings such a positive energy to the clinic and always has the best stories to share. She has such a big heart and is always making sure the neighbourhood squirrels and bunnies are well fed. She has been a pleasure to work with and we are wishing her all the best in her journey back home to Kamloops ... #clientofthemonth #synaptic #conquerlimitations #neurorehabilitation #yyc #strokerehab @ Synaptic Spinal Cord Injury and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre See more

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! What is PoNs?! Youve watching our client progression videos and may have questions. Here is a brief overview of the program and to see everything Synaptic offers in the program! The current cost of the program is $13,950 until Sept 15th. For further information contact the clinic.... #synaptic #conquerlimitations #connectyyc #neurorehab #helius #pons #yyc #yycnow @ Synaptic Spinal Cord Injury and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre See more

! The launch of our multidisciplinary Covid-19 Recovery program in collaboration with @breathwellphysio ! This has been a couple months in the making, however we have identified a need to address recovery needs of those who have had Covid-19. The program is for anyone with lasting symptoms due to Covid-19, especially those that were hospitalized or in ICU.... The program will be a mixture of in home, video consultations and in clinic sessions. The program is open to all Alberta residents. For more information please contact the clinic or @breathwellphysio #synaptic #conquerlimitations #multidisciplinary #covid19 #breathwell #yyc #calgarycares #albertacares #albertahealth @ Synaptic Spinal Cord Injury and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre See more

! We are all seeking ways to safely connect with our community and here at Synaptic, we know that community is the infrastructure on which our mission was built. Together with the generous support of United Way, we are coming together to address and support mental wellness for our clients, families, caregivers, and community. ... Synaptic is currently able to provide, mental wellness counselling to anyone who needs it, free of cost. Please contact us if you or anyone you know needs to connect #synaptic #conquerlimitations #connect #community #wellness #mentalhealth #selfcare #yyc #calgarycares @ Synaptic Spinal Cord Injury and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre See more

has worked here for one year in July! Happy One Year Something you may not know about Matthew is that his favourite past time is to build LEGO cars and famous architecture His short term goal is to keep his job at Synaptic. We think we will keep ya Matt! And complete a baseball road trip through the states... His longterm goal is to win amazing race and then host his own travel show! But in all seriousness Matt says his long term goal is to be happy His favourite activity in the summer is running and in the winter is skiing #trainerspotlight #neurorehab #synaptic #conquerlimitations #kinesiology #kinesiologist #yyc @ Synaptic Spinal Cord Injury and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre See more

! We are super excited to welcome our Massage Therapist, Nora back into the clinic! Check out our story to see her new wardrobe you can expect to see her in full PPE when you come in! Contact the clinic to schedule an appointment!... #synaptic #conquerlimitations #massage #relaxandrecover #selfcare #yyc #calgary @ Synaptic Spinal Cord Injury and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre See more

: Ken previously completed the PoNs program. Throughout the program Ken kept our therapists on their toes with his quick wit!! Check out Kens progress! : Kens demonstrating decreased reliance on his therapist for his sit to stand and standing balance. Additionally, notice the change of gait aid, Ken went from using a quad cane to a hiking pole. ... Contact the clinic if you are interested in learning more about the PoNs program! #synaptic #conquerlimitations #neuroplastisity #TBI #neurorehab #pons #yyc See more

has worked at Synaptic for four years! She is almost in competition with our founder Uyen! Something you may may not know about Amonn is she likes to express her creativity through sketching and drawing! She enjoys learning how to play guitar and thinks of herself as a self-taught apothecary! Amonn we want to see these drawings!!! Her short term goal is to do some travelling throughout Europe! A European tour is coming! ... Her long term goal is to be Oprah! Who doesnt have this goal! Track will always be a activity she loves. But her newfound activity has been yoga #trainerspotlight #neurorehab #synaptic #conquerlimitations #kinesiology #kinesiologist See more

You may remember our last post!! This is another application of functional electrical stimulation. On the left you can see Robert struggles with his hamstring strength. Your hamstrings are integral for functional tasks such as standing, walking and sit to stands to name a few! Using the we are activating Roberts hamstrings and tibialis anterior to mimic the mid stance portion of gait where knee flexion and Dorisflexion are integral to get good foot clear...ance. Practicing in this position allows Robert to fully focus on these two movements. Following this we get Robert to practice in standing and in walking to put everything together! #synaptic #conquerlimitations #neuroplasicity #FES #Xcite See more

! Have you heard of Xcite? Xcite is FES-evoked dynamic movement patterns, which means using electrical stimulation you can train a functional task such as a reach and grasp seen above! Rita has been working hard on regaining function of her left arm. ... In the video on the right you can see Rita closing her hand which has come a long way! But you see that opening her hand is a goal she is still working towards. In the video in the left you see Rita working with to increase her finger extension and wrist extension strength in order to obtain her goal of being able to open her hand. Keep up the hard work Rita! If you are interested in learning more about Xcite contact the clinic! #synaptic #conquerlimitations #neuroplasticity #FES #Xcite See more

has worked at synaptic for just over one year! Something you may not know about Bailey is she played Rugby at a national level Additionally, during quarantine she learned the Carole Baskin Tik Tok dance. We would say to ask her to show you but she already dances too much in the clinic Baileys short term goal is to complete her physiotherapy practical exam. Keep up the studying!... Baileys long term goal is to run a marathon Baileys favourite activity is surprise surprise HIKING! @ Synaptic Spinal Cord Injury and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre See more

: Cheryl previously completed the PoNs program. During the program Cheryls positive energy radiated throughout the clinic! This positive energy in combination with our 14 Week program helped her obtain one of her functional goals ! : Her improved dynamic balance, increased foot clearance and decreased circumduction... Contact the clinic if you are interested in learning more about the PoNs program! #synaptic #conquerlimitations #neuroplasticity #neurorehab #yyc #pons See more

has worked at Synaptic for just over 1 year!! Something you might not know about Jill is she sings car kareoke every morning on her way to work! If you were at the christmas party you know she needs more work Jills longterm goal as a physiotherapist was always to work at a neuological clinic. We are very glad to say she has achieved this! ... Jills favourite colour is Synaptic purple! We are the perfect match Jills favourite physical activites are kick boxing and hiking with her dog Flurry #trainerspotlight #synaptic #conquerlimitations #ptmonth #ptalberta #physiotherapymonth @ Synaptic Spinal Cord Injury and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre See more

: Phil previously completed the 14 week PoNs program. We arent sure if Phil worked harder on his gait and balance or laughed harder but either way the results speak for themselves! : His increased gait speed, improved head position, consistent foot placement, increased arm swing and reduced pronation of his right foot. ... Contact the clinic if you are interested in learning more about the PoNs program! #synaptic #conquerlimitations #neuroplasticity #neurorehab #yyc #PoNS See more

! We wanted to take a moment during these crazy times to recognize our amazing physiotherapists Uyen, Jill and Bailey! Our physiotherapists are pictured masked and demonstrating social distancing. Thank you for everything you do! ... #synaptic #conquerlimitations #neurorehab #physiotherapymonth #PTAlberta #borntomove See more

!! We are excited to share that Health Canada has authorized the use of PoNS to treat gait impairment for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. Check out this video of our client Isaac before and after the 14 Week program. ... : His increased gait speed, increased foot clearance, decreased ataxia and increased thoracic rotation!! Contact the clinic if you are interested in learning more about the PoNS program!! #synaptic #conquerlimitations #neurorehab #msmonth #ms #neuroplasticity #gait See more

Did you know that Synaptic is currently offering virtual rehab sessions ? Contact the clinic for more information or to schedule a session. #synaptic #conquerlimitations #virtualrehab #telehealth #homerehab #exercisetherapy

Watch Bailey and Brynn demonstrate an exercise in one of our favourite positions 4 point. There are so many benefits to 4 point including encouraging weight bearing, improving core strength/stability and increasing balance. Find a mat and wall and give it a try at home #synaptic #conquerlimitations #homeworkout #homeexercise #4point #scirehab

Clinic Update: With the recent change in COVID-19 restrictions by the Alberta Government your Synaptic team is currently hard at work creating a plan for reopening. At this time we do not have an official date as to when our doors will reopen but know that the health and safety of our clients, caregivers and team members is our top priority. We are very excited to see our clients back in clinic soon with new safety precautions in place. Clients please check your emails for updates!

Our client @rstraz_ shares how he is staying active at home during social distancing. We would love to see how you guys are keeping moving these days so please share your pictures or videos with us! #synaptic #hometeam #hopeathome #homeworkout #sci #humboldtstrong #covid19 #conquerlimitations

Well this last week and a half has brought about so much turmoil and change. Our two interns from Amsterdam have had to leave a few weeks early. @willjenky and Sarah, we are sorry to see you two leave so soon. The clients and team will miss you both. Good luck getting home, stay safe and healthy! #amsterdam #studentlife #physio #conquerlimitations #workout

We will be postponing due to current events. As soon as we are able to, we will reschedule. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest and registered for the seminar.

On March 24th, @traceyreednutrition will be presenting on the hot topic of Intermittent Fasting. From 7-8 Tracey will explain the science behind it, if its right for you, and answer your questions. Registration is free but you do need to reserve your spot. DM us or email [email protected]. #nutrition #neuronutrition #fasting #yyc #diet #weightloss #health #guthealth #learn #seminar #calgary

Brain Injuries can be caused by strokes, falls, accidents, sports, disease, and many other sources. #braininjury #tbi #braininjuryawareness #headhealth #brainhealth #concussion #concussiontreatment #recovery #headaches #focus

It was awesome to have @sebastianbret50 back in for a day while hes on his reading week. Terry was "slightly" excited to see him back in the clinic. #chiropractor #school #student #sci #conquerlimitations #tuesday #triceps

This Saturday @yyccycle Marda Loop is hosting a Ride For Synaptic. Come get your spin on. 2:30 on Saturday. The cost is $25 with all proceeds going to @syn.ap.tic See you there! #yyccycle #yyc #calgary #fundraiser #charity #spin #spinclass #saturday

The March client of the month is Gerry! Gerry has the best chin-ups in the clinic, a great attitude and works hard to continually improve. Were so happy to have Gerry and his wife Alex in and around our clinic. Keep up the great work! #clientofthemonth #charity #synaptic #conquerlimitations #sci #goals #hardwork #tuesday #rehab #therapy #inspiration

There are many benefits of weight-bearing, standing and walking after injury or diagnosis. These benefits can include: *Lower risk of developing pressure sores *Increased cirulation *Increased bone density... *Increased bowel and bladder function *Improved tone and spasticity #sci #recovery #rehab #exercise #neurorehab #conquerlimitations #health #standing #walking #improvements

March is Brain Injury Awareness MonthBrain health is something that we can often ignore and it can be difficult to measure. Stay tuned this month as we highlight some of the cutting edge technology that is available to help heal and monitor your brain health. We will also have practical ways to monitor and care for the health of your brain. #brainhealth #brain #headhealth #takecareofyourbrain #neuro #braininjuryawareness #tbi #pons #rehab #concussion