About Us
The Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute is a world-class provider of specialty rehabilitation services for patients 9 and older. Our team includes physicians and therapists dedicated to helping you overcome complications related to stroke, brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations and other conditions that affects your quality of life and independence.
Our patients directly benefit from Orlando Health’s network of services, including specialized physicians, state-of-the-art equipment, diagnostic services and treatment options not available at other rehabilitation centers. Our relationship with Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, the area’s only Level One Trauma Center, means our rehabilitation specialists can begin working with you from the moment you enter our emergency department.
We offer some of the most advanced technology available to assist you on your recovery, including:
- Aretech ZeroG for treadmill training
- Lite Gait Supported Gait and Safety System
- Armeo robotics for arm training
- Pressure mapping systems
- Virtual reality training
- Restorative Therapies RT300 and Xcite Integrated Functional Electrical Stimulation systems
Our goal is to improve the health and quality of life of the people and communities we serve. From that goal comes our purpose statement: “Through interdisciplinary rehabilitation we will relieve, restore and reintegrate.”
National Leader
At Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute, we are nationally recognized for excellence in patient care. We are the only inpatient rehabilitation facility in Central Florida to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for spinal cord injury, in addition to brain injury and stroke. Our facility is Greater Orlando’s Top Rehabilitation Hospital, according to U.S. News & World Report, 2024–2025. Further, we have been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers for 2024.
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CARF
Commitment to ExcellenceOrlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute has earned accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for adults, children and adolescents in stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical rehabilitation programs.
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Newsweek Best
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Rehabilitation
CentersOrlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute is recognized on Newsweek’s 2024 list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers, based on quality, an online survey of experts in physical rehabilitation, accreditation and Google reviews of patient satisfaction.
Advanced Rehabilitation Institute
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Specialties and Expertise
The strength of the Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute is provided by our highly specialized team of physicians, therapists and advanced service providers. Our multidisciplinary approach guarantees your care plan will incorporate the latest and best treatments offered by various disciplines working together.
Our physical therapy team includes therapists certified in many areas, including:
- Brain injury services
- Neurological physical therapy
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Advanced technology and seating
- Neuro-development treatment
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Lymphedema therapy
- Home modification
Our nursing team includes registered nurses certified in rehabilitation and stroke. And more than 80 percent of our registered nurses are BSN prepared – an advanced level of nursing education and training.
Unique Programs
The Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute coordinates with other programs through the Orlando Health system to provide rehabilitation services for a wide range of disorders. Among them:
- The team of specialists at the Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center offers patients and caregivers access to leading-edge medications, treatments and specialty rehabilitation services.
- The Orlando Health Comprehensive ALS Center is dedicated to slowing and managing different aspects of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
- The Orlando Health Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program, in partnership with the University of Central Florida, offers physical therapists an opportunity to advance their knowledge and develop clinical skills in the area of neurologic rehabilitation.
- Disorders of Consciousness Program treats patients with serious brain injuries who are still unconscious or have severe levels of awareness.
Scope of Service
We provided Scope of Service documents that detail each of our accredited rehabilitation programs. Within these documents, you'll find very detailed answers to questions, such as:
- How does someone become a patient or get admitted?
- Who is an appropriate candidate for the Spinal Cord Injury Program?
- What type of specialists work at Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute?
- What services are offered for brain injury patients?
- How does Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute help stroke patients recover?
Conditions and Treatment
Conditions and Treatment
We treat a wide range of conditions, including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease.
Learn MoreAbout Your Stay
About Your Stay
You will be under the care of our compassionate team of physicians, therapists and nurses as you take part in a rehabilitation plan tailored to your individual needs.
Learn MoreFor Patients and Families
For Patients and Families
The best rehabilitation plans involve more than just the time you spend in therapy. We also focus on what happens after you return home by sponsoring events for you and your loved ones.
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