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.
(211)

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

Progress is possible! ARC-EX by ONWARD Medical is now available at NextStep Orlando! Backed by the Up-LIFT pivotal trial...
01/27/2026

Progress is possible! ARC-EX by ONWARD Medical is now available at NextStep Orlando! Backed by the Up-LIFT pivotal trial published in Nature Medicine, this therapy—when combined with functional task practice—helps individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries improve hand strength and sensation.

Want to learn more about this breakthrough therapy and whether it is right for you or someone you care about? Call 407-571-9974 or Email contact@nextsteporlando.org

A story on our co-founder Amanda Perla Jereczek
01/26/2026

A story on our co-founder Amanda Perla Jereczek

💙😍 Disabilities ARE part of families & from the very beginning. ♿🍼

💞🎉 Please celebrate a new life with us, held with care, surrounded by love that understands inclusion and togetherness. 🥂🎊

👉 We are so, so, SO happy for !

👀 THIS is what LOVE looks. 💛

Join us for our Walk-n-Roll-a-Thon! Register today, build a team, and start fundraising-your donations make recovery po...
01/14/2026

Join us for our Walk-n-Roll-a-Thon! Register today, build a team, and start fundraising-your donations make recovery possible for individuals living with paralysis.

https://secure.qgiv.com/event/16tannwal/

01/14/2026

Our clients have been excited to try our newest piece of equipment, the ARC-EX.

In this video, Robert is doing some major multi-tasking! His ABT Trainer has set up the ARC-EX system while Robert is in an upright standing position. The goal is for Robert to maintain standing and work on trunk stability with assistance in the upper extremities from the ARC-EX system.

How does the ARC-EX work?
It works by delivering electrical pulses through skin electrodes to activate dormant spinal pathways, combining with functional task practice to promote neuroplasticity and restore movement, allowing for greater independence in daily activities.

Happy Birthday to our Admin assistant Emily! Pleasure to work side by side with her!!!🎂
01/13/2026

Happy Birthday to our Admin assistant Emily! Pleasure to work side by side with her!!!🎂

We were honored to welcome Judge Mikaela Nix-Walker to NextStep Orlando for a visit and tour of our facility. She enjoye...
01/12/2026

We were honored to welcome Judge Mikaela Nix-Walker to NextStep Orlando for a visit and tour of our facility. She enjoyed learning about our mission and was especially excited to hear that NextStep Orlando was the first-ever recipient of the Annual Goodness Gala.

Her insight, enthusiasm, and genuine interest in our work made her visit truly meaningful. We’re grateful for community leaders who take the time to connect, learn, and support impactful causes.

Be sure to look for Judge Nix-Walker again as she joins us at our 16th Annual Walk-n-Roll-a-Thon, where she will serve as one of our event emcees. We’re thankful to have such incredible advocates alongside us as we continue making a difference in our community.

Our client Paul is using the ARC-EX System, this is a non-invasive therapy that delivers gentle electrical pulses throug...
01/12/2026

Our client Paul is using the ARC-EX System, this is a non-invasive therapy that delivers gentle electrical pulses through the back of the neck to stimulate the spinal cord. It’s designed to help people with chronic cervical spinal cord injuries improve hand strength and sensation.

Send us a message to learn more.

Gaby working on repetitive steps to improve her gait pattern with the THERA-Trainer Lyra!
01/09/2026

Gaby working on repetitive steps to improve her gait pattern with the THERA-Trainer Lyra!

01/07/2026

Happy Birthday to our long- time client and Board Member, David!! 🐊🧡 David Hill

01/06/2026

Revolutionizing rehabilitation! NextStep Orlando is now offering ARC-EX, the first and only FDA-approved system for non-invasive spinal cord stimulation for people with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). In conjunction with functional task practice, this therapy from ONWARD Medical helps individuals with SCI to improve hand strength and sensation.

Want to learn more about this breakthrough therapy and whether it is right for you or someone you care about? Call the facility, 407-571-9974 or send an email to contact@nextsteporlando.org today to schedule a consultation.

Revolutionizing rehabilitation! NextStep Orlando is now offering ARC-EX, the first and only FDA-approved system for non-...
01/06/2026

Revolutionizing rehabilitation! NextStep Orlando is now offering ARC-EX, the first and only FDA-approved system for non-invasive spinal cord stimulation for people with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). In conjunction with functional task practice, this therapy from ONWARD Medical helps individuals with SCI to improve hand strength and sensation.

Want to learn more about this breakthrough therapy and whether it is right for you or someone you care about? Call the facility, 407-571-9974 or send an email to contact@nextsteporlando.org today to schedule a consultation.

Address

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

Telephone

+14075719974

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when NextStep Orlando Paralysis Recovery Center posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to NextStep Orlando Paralysis Recovery Center:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category