UofL Health - Frazier Rehabilitation Institute

09/04/2025

🩻 About 18,000 Americans experience a new spinal cord injury every year, and there are currently about 300,000 cases in the U.S. Here's what you need to know about SCIs ⤵️

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can be caused by various damage to the nerves. This can be trauma from an accident or normal degeneration of the structures that are supposed to protect the spinal cord.

09/02/2025

🧠 Athletes, military members and veterans, and other people who may have experienced head trauma or concussions are more likely to develop a disorder called chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Learn more about CTE ⤵️

CTE is a progressive, degenerative brain disorder that is partially caused by multiple – usually at least hundreds of – instances of brain trauma.

08/31/2025

🩻 If you deal with frequent and constant back pain, you may be considering back surgery to relieve your pain. For most patients, back surgery cannot be performed immediately, but certain steps can provide relief and potentially help you avoid surgery.

If you have been dealing with frequent and constant back pain, you may be considering back surgery to relieve your pain. Unfortunately, for most patients, back surgery cannot happen right away. However, steps can be taken that can give you relief and help you avoid surgery.

08/28/2025

Not sure if you need urgent care or the ER? 🤔 When you’re sick or hurt, it can be tough to know where to go. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose. 👇 ULHealth.co/3VsmlZ3

08/24/2025

🩼🤕 Injuries are part of an active lifestyle, whether you are an athlete, weekend warrior, or just staying active. Knowing where to go for the right care can make a difference in how quickly and effectively you recover.

A sports medicine or orthopedic urgent care provides specialized orthopedic care for musculoskeletal injuries without the long wait times and higher costs of an emergency room (ER).

08/22/2025

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 🏈 UofL Health – Sports Medicine athletic trainers are checking in throughout Louisville and the surrounding counties as high school football kicks off tonight. We'll be on the sidelines all season keeping your student-athletes healthy and on the field.

08/21/2025

Sciatic nerve pain occurs when pressure is placed on nerve roots in the lumbar spine or on the sciatic nerve itself. This can be caused by several injuries or conditions. Learn more ⤵️

Sciatica, or sciatic nerve pain, is pain traveling along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, starting with a bundle of nerve roots from the lower spine that combine and extend from the buttocks down each leg.

08/19/2025

We're searching for new-grad RNs systemwide at UofL Health. Don’t miss your chance to connect with leaders, educators and recruiters—and learn about our paid Nurse Residency Program with mentorship and full benefits from Day 1.

Join us at our in-person open house:
📆 Wednesday, Sept. 3 | 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
📍 The Nucleus Building | 300 East Market Street, Louisville, KY
📝 Learn more/RSVP ▶️ ULHealth.co/3Hj11SH

08/19/2025

Deciding whether to see a doctor isn’t always straightforward, but there are some easy guidelines to help you know when it’s time to get care. ⤵️

We’ve all been there, sitting at home or work, feeling terrible, wondering if you’d be wasting your time and money to schedule a doctor’s appointment. Too

08/17/2025

Most herniated discs heal on their own over time, but for severe cases, did you know UofL Health is the only health care provider in Kentucky to offer an endoscopic spine surgery option?

Herniated discs, often called bulging or slipped discs, occur when a disc in the spine slips out of alignment. Herniated discs can be the result of many things, including injury, aging or regular wear and tear on the body.

08/14/2025

CONGRATS TO OUR CAREGIVERS! Team members at Frazier Rehabilitation Institute got a special treat to celebrate its recent U.S. News & World Report ranking as a Top Rehab Hospital.

Frazier Rehab was named a 2025-2026 Best Hospital, ranking No. 1 in Kentucky and No. 40 in the nation in Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation. 🔗 ULHealth.co/3Hf2QQl

08/12/2025

Former Virginia running back Perris Jones is returning to Louisville to tackle a new challenge—a Ph.D. from the University of Louisville.

Perris suffered a serious spinal cord injury against Louisville in Nov. 2023 that required spinal surgery, and he miraculously was able to walk out of Frazier Rehabilitation Institute under his own power less than three weeks later.

Now he's back to pursue his doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development in the College of Education and Human Development. 🔗 ULHealth.co/4mHR7c9