SHREVEPORT, La. – In a proud moment for Northwest Louisiana, the Rehabilitation Faculty Clinic at LSU Health Shreveport was named a 2026 Bioness Clinic of Excellence. The national award, presented by Bioness Medical, Inc., highlights the clinic’s leadership in neurorehabilitation technology, clinician education, and community service.
Why the Clinic Stands Out
The clinic, operated by the LSU Health Shreveport School of Health Professions and Sciences, brings together physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech‑language pathologists to treat patients with neurological injuries and conditions. Bioness Medical selected only ten clinics nationwide for this honor, evaluating each on technology integration, staff competency, research involvement, and outreach efforts.
“LSU Health Shreveport consistently ranked the highest in all of those criteria,” said Loretta Brazle, area sales manager for Bioness Medical. “Their impact extends well beyond using technology in the clinic. It’s educating others, expanding access, building connections throughout the community and the state, and advancing the conversation about rehabilitation technology.”
Patient‑Focused Outcomes
Clinic leaders emphasized that the advanced equipment is a tool that supports real patient recovery and independence. “Whether it’s taking a first step, reaching for something, standing without fear of falling or walking in the community, those are victories for our patients,” explained Matthew Martin, PT, DPT, a neurologic physical‑therapy specialist and clinical assistant professor. “The technology is only as valuable as the minds who are putting their hands to it and using it on the patients to serve them.”
Community Support Makes It Possible
The award ceremony also recognized generous community donors who helped fund the clinic’s cutting‑edge equipment over the past 15 years. Suzanne Tinsley, PT, PhD, senior director of medical philanthropy, noted that donor contributions laid the foundation for the clinic’s educational and clinical capabilities, allowing it to serve patients across the Ark‑La‑Tex region.
By combining state‑of‑the‑art technology with skilled clinicians and a strong commitment to outreach, the LSU Health Shreveport Rehabilitation Faculty Clinic continues to set a high standard for neurorehabilitation care. The Bioness Clinic of Excellence designation not only validates the clinic’s current achievements but also positions it to lead future advances that benefit patients, families, and the broader community.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
