NextStep Orlando Paralysis Recovery Center

NextStep Orlando Paralysis Recovery Center Activity-based neuro recovery program. We work with all types of paralysis and neurological disorders. NextStep Orlando is the next step after acute care.
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NextStep Orlando is a internationally recognized non-profit organization that exists to provide an improved quality of life for individuals living with a Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Transverse Myelitis and other neurological conditions. The Evidence Based Therapeutic Exercise Recovery Program at NSO is balanced with the importance of nutrition and metabolic support. NextStep Orlando is

committed to offering SCI clients the opportunity to push their self beyond the expectations of standardized medical care. THE PROGRAM:
The intense activity based therapy protocols are individually designed to increase the probability of recovery, hope and dreams that were once lost. Our programs integrate the latest advancements in technology that focuses on re-establishing motor pathways and strengthening existing signals instead of compensatory strategies. THE THEORY:
The theory behind Activity Based Therapy is to activate the neuromuscular system above and below the level of injury in order to retrain the central nervous system to recover function of a specific motor task. ABT weight-bearing exercises and motor skills training decrease spasticity and ignite the neural patterns that stimulate mobility. It draws on the central nervous system’s ability to spontaneously regenerate (neural plasticity) after injury in response to high-intensity physical activities like cycling and treadmill training. Locomotor training is a form of ABT that re-teaches walking by using a treadmill system in combination with manual assistance by specially trained staff. LT uses vigorous repetitive exercise to activate dormant nerve pathways by repeatedly stimulating the muscles and nerves below the injury site. It leads to enhanced neural communication and improvements in the ability to walk and stand while diminishing the detrimental consequences of physical inactivity such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, incontinence and poor muscle strength

Since 2013 the Slusak family has granted over $252,810 to 75 NextStep Orlando clients through the Samantha Slusak Schola...
05/07/2026

Since 2013 the Slusak family has granted over $252,810 to 75 NextStep Orlando clients through the Samantha Slusak Scholarship Fund 🥹💖

Join us for our Annual Samantha Slusak Scholarship Fundraiser
📅 June 7, 2026
⏰ 1:00- 4:00pm
📍
2207 E. Michigan St, Orlando

Beverages 🍺 Food Trucks 🍔 Cake 🎂 Raffles 🎟️
Let’s Honor. Support. Inspire. Let’s make it unforgettable!

05/06/2026

Step by step, rep by rep… progress is happening!

Now 4 years old, Izzy is getting her steps in on the Lyra, a robotic gait trainer designed to help retrain the body and brain through repetitive, task-specific walking.
By creating a natural walking pattern and providing body weight support, this technology allows for higher step counts, improved coordination, and real-time feedback—all key to promoting neuroplasticity and recovery! ❤️‍🩹

Grateful to visit HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital and connect with their Neuro Department- We had the opportunity to sh...
05/06/2026

Grateful to visit HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital and connect with their Neuro Department- We had the opportunity to share our program and continue spreading awareness about what’s possible in recovery.

It’s always meaningful to build relationships that help expand access to recovery and care in our community—and a bonus getting to catch up with Dr. Kent in his new role as their MD!

Standing on a BOSU ball isn’t just impressive… it challenges core strength, stability, coordination, and confidence all ...
05/05/2026

Standing on a BOSU ball isn’t just impressive… it challenges core strength, stability, coordination, and confidence all at once. And Carolyn? She’s rising to every challenge!

Keep going, Carolyn. We see you 👏💜

05/02/2026
Happy 4th Birthday Izzy! We love you 🎂🥳
05/02/2026

Happy 4th Birthday Izzy! We love you 🎂🥳

Jordan is putting those legs to work on one of our most loved pieces of equipment — the NuStep Transit!Designed to be ea...
05/01/2026

Jordan is putting those legs to work on one of our most loved pieces of equipment — the NuStep Transit!

Designed to be easy to access, easy to use, and inclusive for nearly every ability level, the NuStep provides a low-impact, total-body workout that builds strength, endurance, and confidence all at once. 💚

Thank you Alexander Quiñones, Central Florida Regional Director for Office of United States Senator Ashley Moody, for vi...
04/28/2026

Thank you Alexander Quiñones, Central Florida Regional Director for Office of United States Senator Ashley Moody, for visiting NextStep Orlando!

More than just steps… this is retraining the body and the nervous system 🩻✨During gait training over the treadmill, clie...
04/28/2026

More than just steps… this is retraining the body and the nervous system 🩻✨

During gait training over the treadmill, clients like Chico are supported in a harness while repetitively practicing standing and stepping. With guidance from our Activity-Based Trainers, each step helps send critical sensory input back to the spinal cord — reinforcing movement patterns and working to retrain the body for walking again.

This kind of repetition isn’t случай — it’s powerful. It’s how we work to improve posture, standing, and overall function…
one step at a time. 👟

04/28/2026

She has strength, determination, and a whole lot of heart — and she’s just getting started. Watching Jordan stand and put in the work alongside our team is what it’s all about!

This is only the beginning… and we can’t wait to see how far she goes. 🩵🩶

It’s not always about doing it the traditional way… Putting in the work with modified Russian deadlifts alongside his lo...
04/27/2026

It’s not always about doing it the traditional way…

Putting in the work with modified Russian deadlifts alongside his longtime [Activity- Based] Trainer Ryan, Ammar continues to push, adapt, and show what’s possible.

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8701 Maitland Summit Boulevard
Orlando, FL
32810

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+14075719974

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