International Perspectives On Spinal Cord Injury

"Every year between 250 000 and 500 000 people suffer a spinal cord injury, with road traffic crashes, falls and violence as the three leading causes. People with spinal cord injury are two to five times more likely to die prematurely. They also have lower rates of school enrollment and economic participation than people without such injuries. Spinal cord injury has costly consequences for the individual and society, but it is preventable, survivable and need not preclude good health and social inclusion. Ensuring an adequate medical and rehabilitation response, followed by supportive services and accessible environments, can help minimize the disruption to people with spinal cord injury and their families. The aims of International perspectives on spinal cord injury are to: ---assemble and summarize information on spinal cord injury, in particular the epidemiology, services, interventions and policies that are relevant, together with the lived experience of people with spinal cord injury; ---make recommendations for actions based on this evidence that are consistent with the aspirations for people with disabilities as expressed in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Beginning with the pathophysiology of stroke and spinal cord injury and the anatomical context of the brain and spinal cord, this book describes the changes, complications, systemic involvement, medical and surgical management of stroke and spinal injury patients. It focuses not only on the neuromuscular rehabilitation but also discusses multi-system rehabilitation management. With an international author group with vast collective experience in the field, the book examines secondary conditions such as urological, GI, cognitive, respiratory, speech & language and occupational problems. The book also incorporates recent advances in Western spinal cord injury and stroke rehabilitation science, along with global perspectives. Key points Guide to medical and surgical management of stroke and spinal injury Discusses both neuromuscular rehabilitation and multi-system rehabilitation management Covers secondary conditions associated with stroke and spinal injury Includes recent advances in Western spinal cord injury and stroke rehabilitation science

In this comprehensive, clinically directed, reference for the diagnosis and treatment of persons with spinal cord injury and related disorders, editors of the two leading texts on spinal cord injury (SCI) medicine have joined together to develop a singular premier resource for professionals in the field. Spinal Cord Medicine, Third Edition draws on the expertise of seasoned editors and experienced chapter authors to produce one collaborative volume with the most up-to-date medical, clinical, and rehabilitative knowledge in spinal cord injury management across the spectrum of care. This jointly configured third edition builds on the foundation of both prior texts to reflect the breadth and depth of the specialty. Containing 60 state-of-the-art chapters, the book is divided into sections covering introduction and assessment, acute injury management and surgical considerations, medical management, neurological and musculoskeletal care, rehabilitation, recent research advances, system-based practice, and special topics. New and expanded content focuses on the significant changes in the epidemiology of traumatic injury, the classification of SCI, and the latest medical treatments of multiple medical complications. In addition, chapters discuss new surgical considerations in acute and chronic SCI and the many advances in technology that impact rehabilitation and patients’ overall quality of life. With chapters authored by respected leaders in spinal cord medicine, including those experienced in spinal cord injury medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, neurosurgery, therapists, and researchers, this third edition goes beyond either of the prior volumes to combine the best of both and create a new unified reference that defines the current standard of care for the field. Key Features: Covers all aspects of spinal cord injury and disease with updates on epidemiology of spinal cord injury, the classification of spinal cord injury, newer methods of surgical intervention post-injury, updates to medications, advances in rehabilitation, and changes in technology Brings together two leading references to create a singular evidence-based resource that defines the current standard of care for spinal cord medicine Presents the most current medical, clinical, and rehabilitation intelligence Chapters written by experts across the spectrum of specialists involved in the care of persons with spinal cord injury Includes access to the downloadable ebook

One of the world's leading authorities in spinal cord injury, and a participant in the Human Brain Project brings you an evidenced-based guide to the state-of-the-art in spinal cord rehabilitation. She has assembled an expert team of clinicians, each with expertise in the content areas they address. Their work encompasses all of the new scientific knowledge and technological advances practitioners need to know to determine the most effective rehabilitation interventions for each patient and to attain maximum restoration of function in individuals with SCI.

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating condition with enormous financial, social and personal costs. SCI is the most expensive traumatic condition in the United States. Overall, most frequent aetiologies of injury are motor vehicle crashes and falls, followed by violence, sports-related injuries, and work-related accidents. Research on SCI prevention, regeneration and long term care has progressed steadily over the past decade making an introductory foray into the epidemiology of SCI and important undertaking. This book is designed as a general reference book reviewing the epidemiology of SCI throughout the world with potential insight to cause and effect as well as the difficulties and boundaries to minimise this unfortunate occurrence.

The purpose of presenting ‘Narratives Of Courage – Lives Of Spinal Cord Injury Survivors In India’ is to reveal an important stark gap in unserved healthcare, and medical rehabilitation. We should not forget that every human life is a human life. A poor, rural Indian citizen who has met with a road accident or has had an unfortunate fall, suffering the most devastating, permanent, life-long, incurable spinal cord injury, deserves to live a dignified life, fulfil their dreams, to take life decisions, continue their education in schools or colleges, earn a decent livelihood, raise a family, travel and experience life in its various hues. Alas, this lacuna still needs to be filled. However, despite the tales of injury and struggle, this book is in no way bleak. It's a motivational and inspirational book about 25 spinal cord injury survivors in India. It will make you realise that our friends with spinal cord injury have meagre resources, live in dilapidated huts, with more than 60% of their limbs and organs non-functional, suffer from a lack of sensation, relationship woes, financial troubles, lack of food, mobility issues and the usual rural problems of poor mobile network, intermittent electricity, scarce drinking water and access to nutritional food or fruits. Yet they wake up every day with a broad smile and hope in their hearts, striving to fight and improve their life, without lofty expectations. Our friends are happy, happy to be alive despite all their limitations and innumerable problems. Who knows, reading this book may change the way you think and make you realise how blessed you are! When we experienced our personal spinal cord injuries that resulted in permanent disability, we too were clueless about what shape our lives would take. We were not aware of how we would live with our disabilities, but now all of us are considered ‘Change-Makers’ in our own spheres due to our efforts in making society aware of the huge hurdles that people living with spinal cord injury face. Dear Readers, all of us at Nina Foundation urge each one of you to go through these life stories carefully, empathise with them, educate yourself about spinal cord injury and, in your own way, decide to act and bring about a positive change. For each of us has the power to initiate a positive change. Your smallest act can have a far-reaching ripple effect that will improve the quality of life for over 1.5 million people living with spinal cord injuries. We express our gratitude to our Nina Foundation team, circle of family, friends, associates, corporates, institutions, students, children, volunteers, media, neighbours, sponsors, who willingly shared their emotions and thoughts through their wonderful quotes – ‘They Said It’ – about Nina Foundation. Their consistent support and kindness has enabled us to do what would have been considered impossible! Thank you indeed for walking with us on this adventurous, tumultuous journey and spreading sunshine. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF BOTH PRINT COPIES AND DIGITAL BOOKS GOES ENTIRELY TO OUR NGO ’NINA FOUNDATION'

Combining 25 years of clinical, research and teaching experience, Dr Lisa Harvey provides an innovative 5-step approach to the physiotherapy management of people with spinal cord injury. Based on the International Classification of Functioning, this approach emphasises the importance of setting goals which are purposeful and meaningful to the patient. These goals are related to performance of motor tasks analysed in terms of 6 key impairments. The assessment and treatment performance of each of these impairments for people with spinal cord injury is described in the following chapters: training motor tasks strength training contracture management pain management respiratory management cardiovascular fitness training Dr Harvey develops readers' problem-solving skills equipping them to manage all types of spinal cord injuries. Central to these skills is an understanding of how people with different patterns of paralysis perform motor tasks and the importance of differentmuscles for motor tasks such as: transfers and bed mobility of people wheelchair mobility hand function for people with tetraplegia standing and walking with lower limb paralysis This book is for students and junior physiotherapists with little or no experience in the area of spinal cord injury but with a general understanding of the principles of physiotherapy. It is also a useful tool for experienced clinicians, including those keen to explore the evidence base that supports different physiotherapy interventions.