Need of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

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What is a spinal cord injury?
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is the injury of the spinal cord from the foramen magnum to the cauda equina which occurs as a result of compulsion, incision or contusion. The most common causes of SCI in the world are traffic accidents, gunshot injuries, knife injuries, falls and sports injuries. SCI bring damage to independence and physical function also cause many complications. Neurogenic bladder and bowel, urinary tract infections, pressure ulcers, orthostatic hypotension, fractures, deep vein thrombosis, spasticity, autonomic dysreflexia, pulmonary and cardiovascular problems, and depressive disorders are frequent complications after SCI.

Types Of Spinal Cord Injury

Incomplete spinal cord injury: The spinal cord will get some messages to and from the brain in an incomplete spinal cord injury. There is some movement or feeling below the level of injury. This includes feeling and muscle activity in the rectum.

Complete spinal cord injury :There is more damage to the spinal cord than with an incomplete injury. With a complete spinal cord injury there is a loss of feeling and movement throughout the body below the level of injury.

Spinal cord injury treatment can be divided into to two stages: acute and rehabilitation. At the time of injury, the acute phase begins and lasts until the person is stabilized. As soon as the person has stabilized the rehabilitation phase begins and is ready to begin working toward his or her independence.

The Acute Phase

During this phase, it is very important that the person receive prompt medical care. The faster the person acquire treatment, the better chances of the least amount of impairment possible. In most cases the injured person will be sent to the closest hospital or center equipped to deal with spinal cord injuries.The first few days of this stage are accompanied by spinal shock, in which the person’s reflexes do not work and is very difficult to determine an exact prediction as other complications from the accident or injury will also be present, such as brain injury, broken bones, or bruising.

The Rehabilitation Phase



Once the acute phase is over and the person has been stabilized next is the rehabilitation stage of treatment. Treatment during this phase has the goal of returning as much function as possible to the person. All spinal cord injuries are different so a unique plan is needed to help the person function and succeed in everyday life. The plan often includes:

•       Helping the person understand about his injuries.

•       Helping the person understand the details regarding the care.

•     Helping the person become as independent as possible in everyday activities such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing and wheelchair use.

•   Helping the person learn to accept a new lifestyle, especially pertaining to recreational and housing options.

•       Helping the person to learn how to instruct caregivers and how to assist them.

•       Preparing them for vocational rehabilitation.

In most cases, rehabilitation occurs at an approved and accredited spinal cord injury treatment center.


The Spinal Cord InjuryProgram at AVA Rehabilitation Center offers the most comprehensive rehabilitation program.
Location: Thrissur, Kerala, India

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