Study developed and evaluated the psychometric properties of short forms for each of the Spinal Cord Injury-Functional Index (SCI-FI) item banks (basic mobility, self-care, fine motor, ambulation, and manual and power wheelchair mobility). Data were collected from 855 individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) recruited from 6 national ...
Article provides a worksheet to help people with spinal cord injury identify challenges they face when trying to prevent pressure ulcers and work with their health care providers to address those challenges. Instructions and links to more information about preventing pressure ulcers are also included.
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Study of the degree to which current age, duration of injury, and neurological status affect the frequency of secondary health and psychosocial conditions in persons with long-term spinal cord injury (SCI), using both longitudinal and cross-sectional analysis. Data were collected from 439 individuals with SCI, initially at their 5th, ...
Article about the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal perforations in patients with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). Data are from a retrospective review of the records of 33 patients admitted for rehabilitation from 1975 to 1995 who had complications of esophegeal injury. A table shows, for each of the ...
Article exploring the possibilities for including health promotion strategies in the rehabilitation of persons with high level spinal cord injuries (SCI). Discusses the concept of health promotion and its application to persons with high level SCI, along with ways of achieving health and wellness cost-effectively.
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Article describes changes to the spinal cord following spinal cord injury (SCI). These changes usually involve scarring of the cord, referred to as tethering, or the development of a fluid-filled space, or cyst, above or below the level of the original injury. Signs and symptoms and treatment for spinal-cord ...
Article discusses the use of manual therapy to treat musculoskeletal following spinal cord injury. Treatment includes specific exercises and movements to stretch joints and soft tissues, as opposed to exercises that build strength. Tips are offered for finding a therapist certified to administer manual therapy.
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Article describes the effects of cold-weather temperatures on the body temperatures of people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Generally, after SCI, body temperature had a tendency to take on the temperature of the environment. Author offers advice for how to keep warm.
Article provides strategies and tools for people with spinal cord injury (SCI) to use to manage stress. It defines stress, describes its impact on the mind and body, and discusses ways to ease its effects.
Article discusses the healing benefits of gardening. The horticultural program for people with spinal cord injury program at Craig Hospital in Englewood, California is described. A list of resources for additional information and adapted tools and equipment is included.
Article discusses the value of service dogs as assistants to people with mobility limitations. Author offers advice on determining the need for, selecting, and caring for a service animal.