Kids Kick Paralysis

11/01/2025

Because therapy isn’t the only time our kids shine ✨
Look at all the fun happening at home! 💙

10/31/2025

Time for the BIG REVEAL! 🎉
This year we’re stepping into the Mushroom Kingdom 🍄
Our Halloween theme came straight from one of our very own kids — he gave everyone on our team a Mario character, so we brought his idea to life! ❤️
And of course… we had to surprise him with a special visit during his session 😊

10/31/2025

✨ Staff Spotlight Friday: Meet Matt Davis, DPT, PT ✨

Today we are excited to shine the spotlight on Matt Davis, one of our incredible Physical Therapists!

Tell us a little about yourself:

Matt has been married to his wife, Alexis, for 7 amazing years. Together, they have three beautiful children—James (5), Benjamin (3), and Amelia (9 months)—and a very lively Dalmatian named Luna (9)! Matt enjoys sports, the outdoors, hiking, movies, books, and spending time with his family.

Where are you from?

Matt is proud to be from the greatest city in the state—Paducah, KY! Over the years, he and Alexis have lived in Lexington, Hazard, Bowling Green, and even spent time in Waco, TX.

How long have you worked in spinal cord injury?

Matt has worked in pediatrics for 9 years and has been part of our spinal cord injury program for the last 5. During this time, he has grown, learned, and been continuously inspired by the kids and families he works with.

What is the best part of working with our kids?

“These kids bring so much joy. I’ve watched so many of them grow and exceed expectations. They face adversity head-on and continue to amaze us every day—in the clinic and in their lives. It’s a true joy to work with them and their families.”

An interesting fact about you:

Matt once traveled to India on a service trip during PT school!

Favorite food:

Anything breakfast… or lasagna.

If you weren’t a Physical Therapist, what would you be doing?

Probably something outdoors or maybe something in psychology—Matt always knew he wanted to work with kids.

10/31/2025

Such a fun night at Topgolf with our amazing team from the Kosair for Kids Center for Pediatric NeuroRecovery! Big thanks to AdaptLou for hosting and our Golf Pro for keeping us on our swing game! 🏌️‍♀️✨

10/30/2025

The team has been plotting 👀🎃
Every year we go all-in on our Halloween theme… and honestly, we’ve set the bar pretty high. Swipe through the archives to see some of our favorites from years past!
So the real question is… what do you think we came up with this year?!
Drop your guesses below! ⬇️😆

10/30/2025

Happy Grant Writing Thursday!
If you need us, we’ll be over here swimming in drafts, edits, aims pages, and endless references. 😅
Multiple research grants are underway and we’re powering through!
Coffee + teamwork = unstoppable. ☕🤝

10/29/2025

Did you know? 👀
We’re building out a brand-new space equipped with state-of-the-art technology and therapy areas, designed to support the incredible kids and families we serve every day.

This expansion will enhance our ability to provide innovative, high-quality pediatric neurorecovery care — helping children and teens reach new milestones as they grow, learn, and discover what’s possible.

More space. More possibilities. More progress. 💙✨

Stay tuned — we can’t wait to share updates as this space comes to life! 🏗️🌟

10/28/2025

Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! 🎉🧡
Shouting out our AMAZING OT team who bring patience, play, and purpose into every single session.
We’re lucky to have the best of the best helping our kiddos grow and thrive! 🙌💙✨

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10/28/2025

https://www.uoflnews.com/section/science-and-tech/uofl-researchers-help-paralyzed-children-take-steps-using-external-electrical-stimulation/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=UofL%20Today%20Tuesday%20October%2028%202025&utm_content=UofL%20Today%20Tuesday%20October%2028%202025+CID_7790431523921c873572cdcad04396d1&utm_source=UofL%20Today%20News%20Email&utm_term=UofL%20News

Children with complete paralysis due to spinal cord injuries gained the ability to take steps thanks to an innovative, external electrical stimulation technique at the University of Louisville. Researchers in UofL's Kosair for Kids Center for Pediatric NeuroRecovery provided a combination therapy to...

10/27/2025

🎃 Thank you, Kosair for Kids, for always inviting us to the Boo at the Zoo event! We love this tradition and the chance to bring our staff and families together for some spooky fun. 👻

We think this was our biggest crowd yet — and we’re already looking forward to next year! 💙

10/27/2025

We’ve had a few people ask about late donations — and yes, you can still give! 💙

Your support helps our Pediatric NeuroRecovery Program continue making a difference for kids and teens with spinal cord injuries.

👇 See the link below to donate!

https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1157/lg23/form.aspx?sid=1157&gid=1&pgid=1140&cid=2109&dids=401