What Is Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation?
Spinal cord injury rehabilitation is a specialised program designed to help individuals who have experienced spinal cord injuries to regain function, independence, and quality of life.
It involves a multidisciplinary approach that may include:
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy, and
• Other interventions tailored to the specific needs of each patient (Ie: Nutrition/Psychology)
The goal is to maximize recovery, improve mobility, manage complications, and provide support for the physical, emotional, and social challenges that arise after a spinal cord injury.
Goals that you will achieve:
Restoration of Function:
Restore the patient’s ability to perform daily activities (such as eating, bathing etc) and regain function in their body as quickly and effectively
Improvement of Motor Skills:
Rehabilitation includes exercises that promote muscle strength, endurance, and control, which are essential for the patient to regain mobility and independence
Motor Skill Development:
This involves therapies that aim to improve cognitive function, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills or any other that may result from the stroke
