Rehabilitation and Recovery
How do you choose the right rehab center? What is a physiatrist? When will your rehabilitation begin? What’s the difference between an occupational therapist and a physical therapist?
These may be just a few questions that run through your mind after you've acquired a spinal cord injury or developed paralysis. You'll find your answers in this section along with an in-depth look at exercise and its relationship to improved function.
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Rehabilitation Overview / How to Pick a Rehab
An overview of the types of rehab that can assist in the recovery process along with some helpful points to consider when choosing a rehabilitation facility. Read more. Functional electrical stimulation(FES -- sometimes referred to as neuromuscular electrical stimulation) uses electrical currents to activate nerves affected by paralysis resulting from spinal cord injury (SCI), stroke or other neurological disorders. FES can restore lost function; it is often used as a means of exercise. FES applications may involve the use of neuroprostheses that allow people with paralysis to walk, stand, restore hand grasp function or bowel and bladder function. Read more. Answers for Veterans or Active Military
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center (PRC), the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC), and the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) have resources and expertise to enhance the care and recovery of active military and veterans with paralysis and/or traumatic brain injury. Read more. Military NewsExercise and New FunctionFind out how exercise can affect new function; a description of activity based recovery programs and a list of equipment and training resources. Read more. |
