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

12/17/2025

Recovery isn’t always easy — and for Ellen, it meant packing up her life and relocating from Ohio to Orlando so she could continue the recovery she believes in.

Ellen has been part of the NextStep Orlando family for years. She shows up. She puts in the work. And she believes deeply in what Activity-Based Therapy can do for people living with paralysis. Her dedication is shared by her mom, works part-time at NextStep — supporting not only Ellen, but the entire community we serve.

Ellen isn’t just a client — she’s an advocate, a fighter, and a reminder that recovery is worth fighting for!

Make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE Year End donation here: https://www.nextstepfitness.org/donate-now

Thank you Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for having us for the preview of your inaugural Frontyard Holiday ...
12/04/2025

Thank you Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for having us for the preview of your inaugural Frontyard Holiday Festival! ❄️ Officially open at 5pm today! Feel the Magic each evening as they illuminate The Tree of Light sponsored by our friends at The Main Law Firm 🎄✨

12/03/2025

Happy Birthday Robert! 🎂

So many birthdays to celebrate today!! Happy Birthday to one of our newest , Robert, to our Activity-Based Trainer, Rya...
12/03/2025

So many birthdays to celebrate today!! Happy Birthday to one of our newest , Robert, to our Activity-Based Trainer, Ryan & to our Administrative Assistant LisaMari!! 🥳🥳🥳

12/02/2025

Today is , and we want to take you inside NextStep Orlando — where Hope is rebuilt Every. Single. Day.

In this video, you’ll see clients of ALL ages pushing, pulling, standing, stepping, and refusing to give up! But what the clip doesn’t show is what makes NextStep Orlando so special:
✨ The trainer who never stops believing
✨ The parent holding back tears
✨ The client who arrives discouraged and leaves stronger — in body AND spirit

None of this is possible without YOU.
Your Giving Tuesday gift creates real, life-changing impact:
🩵 $50 supports adaptive equipment & therapy supplies
🩵 $100 provides 1 Activity-Based Therapy session
🩵 $500 funds one month of therapy for a NextStep Kid
🩵 $1,000 funds one month of therapy for a scholarship recipient
Your generosity keeps HOPE alive.
It keeps families fighting.
It keeps our mission — and our doors — open.

“They told us to accept what we couldn’t change. Instead, we changed what we couldn’t accept.”
🩶 Please donate today for Giving Tuesday and help us change what’s possible. https://www.nextstepfitness.org/donate-now

From all of us at NextStep Orlando — thank you for believing in this mission and in the people we serve.

12/01/2025

More than 30 illegally used disabled parking placards were seized during a two-day enforcement operation – and ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. ⬇️🔗

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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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