Comprehensive approach, original technologies, personalised programs

Spinal injuries

Timing and a comprehensive approach determine the degree of functional recovery and minimise the consequences of spinal trauma.

Program designed for those who want:

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.

Program objectives

Maximise restoration of movement function.
Restoration of the core muscles, strengthening of the ligament-capsular complex, discs, deep muscle groups stabilising the spine.
Restoration of spine strength, flexibility, and mobility.
Restoration of heart, lung, intestine, and pelvic organ functions.
Elimination of injury complications - pain, spine instability, deformities, secondary muscle paralysis, contractures, atrophy, and spasticity.
Elimination of the consequences of hypodynamia - restoration of muscle volume and tone.

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.

Restore Body Geometry—Bringing the Musculoskeletal System Back to Symmetry

This is achieved using patented training devices and specialized equipment designed to act as an external mechanism that influences both the musculoskeletal system and internal organs. Patients with structural imbalances are carefully realigned, essentially "reassembled" into the correct anatomical position.

Renew the cell = renew its environment, improve the quality of connective tissue in the affected organ.

Once this is achieved, muscle, nerve, and epithelial cells can begin to grow, mature, and regenerate in a healthy manner. This fundamental principle has been the cornerstone of Professor Blum’s method, demonstrating successful treatment outcomes for complex and severe diseases for over 50 years.

Identify the Root Cause of Disease—Not Just Treat Symptoms

Over 50 years of clinical practice, this method has proven effective in treating severe systemic diseases such as myopathy, multiple sclerosis, ankylosing spondylitis, and a wide range of chronic conditions. Rehabilitation programs are tailored to the severity of the disease and the patient’s physical capabilities, ensuring treatment without excessive strain or complications.

Objectives of the program

Restoration of tissue structure

Restoration 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.
Restoration of core muscles

Restoration of core muscles, pumping up deep muscles to sufficient volumes and sizes, restoration of damaged neurodynamic connections of the spinal cord.
Restoration of lost movement functions

Restoration 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

Compression fracture of the spine

Compression fracture of the spine against the background of osteoporosis.

Healing does not occur for several months. What to do? Commentary by Professor Blum.

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Spinal Fracture

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Professional tennis player. Rehabilitation for chronic lumbar spine injury.

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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.

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Alexandra

Spinal Fracture

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Professor Evgeny Blum

Professor Blum’s Exclusive Rehabilitation System

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Professor Blum’s patented diagnostic system always identifies the root cause of illness.

Systematic Approach

Restoring body geometry, renewing connective tissue, and replenishing vital resources.

Eliminating the Root Cause

The goal is to address the true cause of the disease, distinguishing it from its consequences, regardless of multiple symptoms.

Freedom from Illness

Our mission is confidence and optimism, complete control over your health, and freedom from disease.

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Q&A

Can the patient's relatives come to the Centre to learn about the conditions and discuss treatment before the patient is transferred to you?

Yes, in some cases, relatives come to the Centre, meet with Professor Blum, discuss all questions, visit the hotel, inspect the accommodation conditions to prepare as much as possible for the patient's transfer from the hospital directly to us.

Is it possible to transport a patient after a spinal injury directly from the hospital to your clinic?

Yes, we organise transportation from any clinic to our Centre.

Is the rehabilitation efficient if more than a year has passed since the injury?

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.

How much does the treatment cost?

The cost of rehabilitation is 600 euros per day without accommodation, from 719 euros per day with accommodation in a standard double room at the hotel on the Centre’s premises. The exact duration and cost of the treatment course are determined after consultation with the doctor.

When is the best time to start rehabilitation?

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.

What are the stages of treatment at the Centre?

The post-traumatic rehabilitation process is divided into several stages:

Specialist consultation.
Online consultation with a rehabilitation therapist: review of medical history, complaints, treatment results, determination of the duration and cost of the treatment course. If necessary, a plan for additional examination is developed.
Determination of the rehabilitation plan.
Consultation with Professor Blum and a rehabilitation therapist.
Examination, biomechanical testing, diagnosis according to the proprietary system, determination of problems and their priority, development of an individual comprehensive rehabilitation program.
Attendance at sessions.
In accordance with the developed program, the patient attends sessions at the Centre. The rehabilitation therapist evaluates the progress and adjusts the program.
Finishing the treatment course.
Receiving recommendations and a set of exercises to do at home.