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… handle problems such as pressure injuries , urinary tract infections , and muscle … This doctor is in charge of your medical care. This is often a physiatrist (a doctor … times, and the catheter isn't permanent. An indwelling Foley catheter. If you can't use …
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… which the blood pressure of a person with a spinal cord injury (SCI) suddenly goes very high. Symptoms …
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… Overview The possibility of a spinal injury must be considered anytime an accident … the person if you think he or she may have a spinal injury unless there is an immediate …
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Overview Pain in an SCI can be complicated and confusing. You may feel pain where you have feeling. But you may also feel pain in an area where otherwise you have no feeling. The pain may be severe …
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… can help you with others. When you do these stretches, make sure that you have something … behind you that doesn't move. You can try the stretches in your wheelchair (make sure that … Find what works best for you. Do all stretches gradually, and never force the …
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… Overview As soon as you are stabilized after your SCI, your transition into rehabilitation … spinal cord injury. You'll learn to manage bowel and bladder function and to build … spinal cord injury. You'll learn to manage bowel and bladder function and to build …
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… spinal injury or a broken rib. Had recent surgery. Have osteoporosis. Are pregnant. … spinal injury or a broken rib. Had recent surgery. Have osteoporosis. Are pregnant. …
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Getting Started A strong cough is important to help clear the lungs of mucus. If you have a weak cough or a lot of mucus, you may need an assisted cough. In a costophrenic assist, another person …
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Overview Sensual exercises may help you enjoy sexual intimacy and find satisfaction after a spinal cord injury. You may find that your old methods of finding satisfaction still work. Or maybe they no …
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… to take apart? Will my provincial or private health plan pay for all or some of it? How … Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney … Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney …
