Advanced Spinal Injury Treatment & Rehabilitation
Advanced Spinal Injury Treatment & Rehabilitation
- a personalized recovery plan using Professor Blum’s method
- consideration of all health and lifestyle factors
- restoration of affected functions through proper movement
- to return to a normal and active life
Why rehabilitation is important
After the surgeons' work is done and the integrity of the spinal structures is restored, the rehabilitation phase begins. Timing and a comprehensive approach determine the degree of functional recovery and minimise the consequences of spinal trauma.
In Doctor Blum’s Centre we utilize a patented methodology to maximise the restoration of affected functions through proper movement and return individuals to normal life. To draw up the rehabilitation plan and recovery outcomes after spinal trauma, we assess the key injury factors:
- Location of the injury and extent of damage - cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, sacrum, coccyx, pelvis. The extent of damage to vertebrae, discs, ligaments, muscles, spinal nerves, major blood vessels, and spinal cord coverings.
- Degree of spinal cord injury: concussion, bruising, contusion, compression, partial or complete tear.
- Level of spinal cord injury – cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, "cauda equina." The higher the level of injury, the more severe the consequences, and the greater the number of lost functions.
- Depth of injury – extent of damage to vital organs and tissues adjacent to the injured segment - heart, lungs, intestines, pelvic organs.
- Secondary complications of the injury, consequences of surgery, effects of immobilisation.
Based on diagnostics, testing, examination of complaints, symptoms, and results of investigations, goals and objectives are determined, and a rehabilitation plan and individual recovery program are developed.
Types of spinal injuries we work with
The main issues people come to us can be divided into 6 groups:
- Compression fractures of the spine
- Multiple vertebral body fractures
- Lumbar spine injury
- Spinal cord contusions and injuries
- Fractures, fracture-dislocations, and dislocations of vertebrae
- Vertebral body fractures in osteoporosis
Proprietary methodology
Professor Blum's proprietary rehabilitation strategy is based on a staged restoration primarily focusing on the anatomical and morphological architecture of tissues, blood supply, innervation, followed by energy supply, and only thirdly - function. This allows our patients to achieve the maximum possible outcome and fundamentally restore lost functions.
In our Centre we utilise rehabilitation modular exercise machines that have no equivalents; they selectively impact the affected spinal segments, improving blood supply and microcirculation, creating all conditions for complete healing and restoration of damaged tissues. Controlled, precisely targeted dosed loading enables gradual and confident pain alleviation and movement restoration. A comprehensive individual program is developed for each patient, implemented under Professor Blum´s supervision.
The goal of restorative treatment is the maximum restoration of functions and skills as a result of coordinated functions of the entire body. To optimise regenerative processes in the injury zone, in adjacent affected organs, and in the body, all necessary conditions are created. It is important to correctly set the goals and expected results of rehabilitation - this is a strong motivational factor for the patient. By conducting intermediate tests, determining positive dynamics, adjusting the program, and monitoring changes in the body, we systematically move towards the goal.
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Maximise restoration of movement function.
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Restoration of the core muscles, strengthening of the ligament-capsular complex, discs, deep muscle groups stabilising the spine.
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Restoration of spine strength, flexibility, and mobility.
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Restoration of heart, lung, intestine, and pelvic organ functions.
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Elimination of injury complications - pain, spine instability, deformities, secondary muscle paralysis, contractures, atrophy, and spasticity.
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Elimination of the consequences of hypodynamia - restoration of muscle volume and tone.
Objectives of the program
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Restoration of tissue structureRestoration of tissue structure, anatomical and biomechanical integrity of the injury zone, activation of metabolic processes in vertebrae, ligaments, discs, capsules, spinal cord, and its coverings.
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Restoration of core musclesRestoration of core muscles, pumping up deep muscles to sufficient volumes and sizes, restoration of damaged neurodynamic connections of the spinal cord.
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Restoration of lost movement functionsRestoration of lost movement functions in a specified sequence - crawling, independent sitting, standing with support on two legs, then on each leg, walking with walkers, then walking without support.
Patient stories
Twenty-three years ago, the parents of a girl named Alexandra came to our Centre. She had fallen from a 10-metre-high ski lift. Five vertebrae were broken, she did not feel her legs, and at 17, she found herself bedridden. No surgeon dared to operate on her because all the spinal fractures were very complex: two had bone fragments in the spinal cord column, two were completely shattered, and the fifth was detached from the sacrum. Professor Blum took control of her treatment. After three weeks of sessions at the Centre, Alexandra was able to stand. Within two months, she began to walk, and gradually resumed running, jumping, and doing everything an ordinary person could. Today, Alexandra lives in Austria with her family, has three children, and teaches at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.
Professor Blum’s Exclusive Rehabilitation System
The center is located in a picturesque corner of the renowned resort town of Marbella, surrounded by cedar trees at the foot of La Concha mountain. Here, science and technology blend with nature, creating a space where the body returns to balance and harmony.
Technologies that deliver results
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- After spinal fractures
- In case of spinal cord and nerve plexus injuries
- After pelvic fractures and contusions
- After spinal surgeries
- In cases of spinal fractures due to osteoporosis
Q&A
The exact duration and treatment plan are determined by the doctor during the consultation, after assessing the severity of the injury and setting recovery goals. This approach allows for creating an optimal course that takes into account all the patient's needs and capabilities.
The duration depends on the severity of the injury, the location of the damage, and the patient's overall condition. Typically, the rehabilitation course lasts several weeks or months, but in cases of complex fractures or spinal contusions, the course may be longer, ranging from several weeks to several months. The earlier rehabilitation is started, the more effective the functional recovery.
Rehabilitation at Professor Blum's Center is carried out in clearly structured stages that take into account the nature of the injuries, the level of the trauma, and the patient's condition.
- Specialist Consultation.
An online consultation with a rehabilitation physician includes a review of the medical history, complaints, and results of previous treatment. If necessary, additional examination is prescribed and the recovery plan is clarified. - Development of an Individual Program.
During an in-person meeting with Professor Blum, an examination and biomechanical testing are conducted. Key issues and priorities are determined, after which a comprehensive program is developed aimed at restoring normal mobility and reducing muscle spasm. - Comprehensive Rehabilitation Sessions: Training and Therapy.
The patient performs exercises and procedures according to the program, which includes proprietary methods, therapeutic exercises for spinal injuries, and physiotherapy. The main goals are strengthening the muscular corset, correcting back weakness, and restoring spinal function. During the sessions, the doctor assesses progress and adjusts the plan as needed. - Course Completion.
At the end of the course, the patient receives recommendations and a home exercise regimen to maintain the restored spinal functions and normalize gait.
Yes, we organise transportation from any clinic to our Centre.
Most often, Professor Blum's method yields positive results even in the late recovery period. Everything depends on the complexity of the injury, previous treatment, and the overall condition of the body. To get a detailed answer, schedule a free consultation with a Centre doctor.
The most effective period in rehabilitation is considered to be the first 3-6 months after the injury. During this "rehabilitation window," the nervous system has a large reserve of recovery resources that need to be maximally utilised. The earlier rehabilitation is started after spinal cord and spinal injuries, the better the treatment results.
The cost of a course of treatment with a stay in a hotel
- Appointments and consultations
- Creating an individual program
- Conducting personal sessions
- Appointments and consultations
- Creating an individual program
- Conducting personal sessions
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