SCI Part 1: Comprehensive Approach to Spinal Cord Injury

Course overview

Identifying optimal intervention strategies for patients with spinal cord injury can be very challenging for clinicians. Spinal cord injuries present with different limitations and specific patient needs, requiring a strong understanding of the functional outcomes for each level of injury. The best way to begin treating any patient with a spinal cord injury is with a clear understanding of common complications seen in this population. In this course, J.J. Mowder-Tinney emphasizes the priority complications that impact safety and function, and demonstrates providing explicit treatment adjustments for optimal outcomes. In addition, this course reviews appropriate goals and optimal treatment options for someone with a high cervical-level injury. This course involves multiple demonstrations with real patients who have cervical-level injuries. This course is appropriate for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, and nurses and can be utilized in any patient setting.