We’re dedicated to helping people with spina bifida thrive at every age.
Our specialists offer exceptional, personalized care that grows with you.
From childhood through adulthood, we empower patients and families with advanced therapies, innovative technology and lifelong teamwork. Our goal is to help you be more independent and enjoy a better quality of life.
Our team includes physicians who are fellowship-trained in pediatric rehabilitation and in spinal cord injury medicine. We treat both children and adults. Children are seen by pediatric physiatrists, and, as young adults, they can transition to our spinal cord injury physiatrists. This approach ensures you have a care team to support you throughout your lifetime.
We focus on helping you:
To make an evaluation appointment, please call 630.909.7000 (TTY: 711).
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SERVICES TO SUPPORT YOU AT EVERY STEP
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE
MARIANJOY REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
SPINA BIFIDA CLINIC
Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
Spina Bifida Clinic
Depending on your needs, we may recommend specialized programs and services. This may include these services available at Marianjoy:
As part of Northwestern Medicine, our physicians collaborate with a large network of clinicians. This includes specialists in urology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, infectious disease and endocrinology.
- Improve your strength, balance and function
- Walk and move better
- Perform everyday activities with confidence
- Manage neurogenic bladder and bowel
- Lessen pain and discomfort
- Prevent and treat skin wounds and pressure sores
- Manage and improve spasticity through treatments like BOTOX® injections and intrathecal baclofen pump therapy
- Get a physician assessment for special equipment you may need, including mobility aids, bracing, splinting or orthotics
- Address needs related to housing, transportation, medication affordability and food insecurity
- Improve mood and address mental health concerns
Our case managers can help you with specialized equipment needs. They can also share resources to address housing and transportation needs, medication affordability and food insecurity.
Case Management
Nutrition
Our dietitians can evaluate and assess your nutritional needs.
Marianjoy psychologists and neuropsychologists provide evaluations and testing to assess your cognitive and emotional health. They also offer support as you adjust to lifestyle changes.
Certified driver specialists provide behind-the-wheel training. They can help you with adaptive vehicle equipment.
The expert care team will help you choose the right orthotic solutions for better mobility and comfort.
Our clinicians design custom mobility devices, including wheelchairs, standing frames and shower chairs. They’ll tailor these to your unique needs for the best possible support.