SUNY Downstate PM&R – Acute Rehabilitation Unit is a hospital department located in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This department is dedicated to the comprehensive care of patients recovering from injuries or conditions affecting the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. By focusing on impairments related to bones, joints, muscles, nerves, brain, and spinal cord, the unit plays a critical role in helping individuals regain functional independence and improve their overall quality of life.
The Acute Rehabilitation Unit at SUNY Downstate employs a multidisciplinary approach that addresses the wide-ranging needs of each patient. Treatment plans are tailored to consider physical capabilities as well as emotional, social, and vocational factors, ensuring a holistic pathway to recovery. This method recognizes that rehabilitation is not solely about physical healing but also about supporting the patient’s reintegration into everyday activities and community life.
Situated within a larger academic medical center, the unit benefits from access to a broad spectrum of medical expertise and resources. The hospital department’s location in Brooklyn allows it to serve a diverse patient population, offering specialized care that aligns with current rehabilitation medicine practices. Through coordinated efforts among physiatrists, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, SUNY Downstate PM&R – Acute Rehabilitation Unit strives to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation services tailored to the individual needs of its patients.


































