Spinal Cord Injuries: An InterdiSCIplinary Approach
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This video will discuss spinal cord injuries: their classifications, effects, treatments, and perspectives on disability.
This video will introduce you to spinal cord injuries (SCI) and its classifications. The video will then discuss physical, social, and emotional effects of SCI, as well as the corresponding treatments and therapies. Lastly, the video will take you through perspectives on disability, looking at the medical model and social model.
Additional resources if you wish to learn more about spinal cord injuries:
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke – This link provides more information on the definition, treatment, prognosis, and current research of spinal cord injuries. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/A…
- This is a caregiver’s guide if you have a loved one with a spinal cord injury: https://static1.squarespace.com/stati… 1948873/1473283078815/Spinal+Cord+Injury+Caregiver+Guide.pdf
- The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) provides comprehensive resources and information for individuals living, and caring for someone, with an SCI. https://msktc.org/sci
- The Shepherd Center provides answers to common questions asked of individuals living, and caring for someone, with an SC https://www.shepherd.org/patient-prog…
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This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for Information about your health.
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