Tag: Exercises
Paraplegic from Spain is making strides in therapy here
Oscar Segovia pedaled a stationary bike in a crowded gym. He'd already done some stretching and gone for a short walk. After lunch, he...
ACUTE MANAGEMENT
The emergency medical care system is the patient's point of entry into the medical care system. The goal during this period is for...
Paralysed girl’s ‘miracle’ steps
A teenager who was paralysed from the neck down in a car accident has taken her first steps - despite being told she would...
Upper Limb Recovery in Tetraplegia
Recovery of some upper limb function is common following a Cervical spinal cord injury. Patients with initial C4-level Tetraplegia often regain C5 muscle function,...
Spinal Cord Injury Skin Management
What is the skin?
Your skin is much more than an outer surface for the world to see. It protects you from bacteria, dirt and...
Misc Spinal Cord Injury Health Issues
Bladder Dysfunction
The bladder muscle, "detruser" and external sphincter are similarly affected. Early drainage occurs with indwelling ("foley") Catheter. When urine volumes are equal to...
Spinal Cord Injury Range Of Motion Exercises
If the joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons are not exercised they will contract/stiffen which will affect your body in many ways. To keep these...
