Partnerships and Affiliations
Striving to achieve the highest level of care for each patient, Palisades Rehab is proud to be affiliated with these quality organizations and medical providers.
The Hospital for Special Surgery was ranked best hospital in NYC by Consumer Reports, and has been nationally ranked #1 in orthopedics, #2 in rheumatology and #19 in neurology by U.S. News & World Report (2011-12). People come to HSS from all over the world seeking the best possible medical care. The mission of the HSS Rehabilitation Network is to provide Hospital for Special Surgery patients with the highest level of continuous care within their own community when they’re unable to utilize HSS for outpatient rehabilitation.
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) – Established in 1917, AOTA is a national professional association representing occupational therapy practitioners and students. The organization seeks to improve the quality and awareness of occupational services throughout the U.S.
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is an individual membership organization representing member PTs, PTAs and students of physical therapy. Through advanced physical therapy practice, education and research, APTA seeks to improve health and wellness while increasing the understanding of physical therapy’s role in the U.S. healthcare system.
The Feldenkrais Guild of North America promotes the profession while maintaining The Feldenkrais® Method’s standards and meaning. The method is a unique system that employs sensory-motor learning to improve everyday function. Through The Feldenkrais Method, participants develop a more global awareness of self, and discover new, satisfying ways of using the “entire self.”
NSCA Certification – According to the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCSs) are “professionals who apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance. They conduct sport-specific testing sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs and provide guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention. Recognizing that their area of expertise is separate and distinct, CSCSs consult with and refer athletes to other professionals when appropriate.”
Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED) was created in 1977. According to the ADED, the organization “supports professionals working in the field of driver education/driver training and transportation equipment modifications for persons with disabilities through education and information dissemination.”
The National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC) is a senior support network that was founded on the philosophy that many older Americans wish to remain in their existing homes as long as possible. According to the NAIPC, “Members are experts in healthcare, financial services, elder law, design and home remodeling. They are dedicated to helping meet the needs of our aging population and assist those to remain independent in the housing of their choice.”
BirthNet is a network of childbirth professionals in Bergen and Rockland Counties.
Rockland Road Runners promotes and supports running, racing and jogging in Rockland County and to give county runners a local club to belong to and compete for.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Rockland County – Volunteering to become a Big Brother or Big Sister is about sharing time and activities with a child who needs community connection.
Achilles Track Club – Palisades Rehab supported a disabled athlete for the NYC Marathon. According to the ATC, their mission is to “enable those with disabilities to participate in athletics, enjoy personal achievement, enhance self-esteem and lower barriers to living a fulfilling life.”