Upper Limb Preservation in Spinal Cord Injury
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Mechanical upper limb problems including pain, weakness from overuse, range of motion limitation or contractures are common complications in patients with a spinal cord injury. Medical history and physical examination provide most of the key information needed to diagnose, assess, and treat mechanical upper limb problems. assess the patient's function, ergonomics, equipment, and level of pain as part of a periodic health review.
Transfers[edit | edit source]
Pressure Relief[edit | edit source]
Overhead Reach[edit | edit source]
Manual Wheelchair Mobility[edit | edit source]
Task Performance Modification[edit | edit source]
- overall program of health promotion and a wellness-oriented lifestyle that includes regular activity and/or exercise is important [1]
Environment Modification[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention, Health Promotion (US), President's Council on Physical Fitness, Sports (US). Physical activity and health: A report of the surgeon general. US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; 1996.
