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Overview Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can be classified based on function (how much feeling and movement you have) or on where the damage occurred. When a nerve in the spinal cord is injured, the …
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… Overview Spinal cord injury and low back pain can be … concerns or present together. In people with spinal cord injury, back pain is common. Spinal cord injury and low back pain can …
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… Overview What is a spinal cord injury? A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord . … right away. Ask about getting vaccinated for COVID-19, pneumonia, and influenza (flu). …
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… 12 and Older Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older Spinal cord injury and recovery Spinal cord injuries and back pain Mobility … Treatment for Scoliosis Cervical Spinal Stenosis Degenerative Disc Disease Lumbar …
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… Electric Shock Cold Exposure: What Increases Your Risk of Injury? Cold Temperature Exposure … Electric Shock Cold Exposure: What Increases Your Risk of Injury? Cold Temperature Exposure …
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… which the blood pressure of a person with a spinal cord injury (SCI) suddenly goes very … red blotches on the skin above the level of spinal injury. Sweating above the level of spinal injury. A stuffy nose. Nausea. A slow …
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… including cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength. Exercise also plays a crucial role … To improve cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength: Prescribe 20 minutes of …
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… (TENS). This treatment applies brief pulses of electricity to nerve endings in the … (TENS). This treatment applies brief pulses of electricity to nerve endings in the …
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… Overview Flexibility exercises can help you keep your … an SCI. You may be able to do some of the flexibility exercises yourself. A loved one or … Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Flexibility exercises can help you keep your …
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… to: Prevent other problems related to your spinal cord injury. You'll learn to manage … learn other ways to communicate if your spinal cord injury has affected the muscles … problems. Related Information Living With a Spinal Cord Injury Credits Current as of: …