MSU Rehabilitation Clinic expands into 7,000 sq ft Hagadorn space

The move Michigan State University's Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic is about to make into the Eyde Building on S. Hagadorn has been in the works for a long time. 

 

"We started with the idea in 2008," says Mary Thiel MPT, clinic manager for the Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic. "We needed to develop our program a little bit first."

 

The nearly 7,000 square foot space will not only allow the Rehab Clinic to double its currant usable space, but will also place the office across the hall from the MSU Sports Medicine clinic, adding a great deal of convenience for both patients and practitioners from both offices. 

 

"We've wanted to offer the community a more collaborative facility," says Thiel. "Being right across the hall, the patients can just walk to the other clinic. The physicians and ourselves can have more ease of communication." 

 

The MSU Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic's growth has also motivated the move. When she began working for the clinic in 1999, it was just Thiel and two physical therapy assistants. The office now includes six physical therapists, four physical therapy assistants, two athletic trainers, one occupational therapist and a neuropsychologist. 

 

Thiel expects the move to happen at the end of April. The new office will include an open gym area, private exam rooms and increased capacity to offer classes and partner with the Spartan Nutrition and Performance Program.