The Evolving Recovery Model in Spinal Cord Rehabilitation

Course overview

Research for spinal cord injury rehabilitation is in an exciting phase with new evidence-based research directing rehab more towards an evolving recovery model. This new research demonstrates that the spinal cord can respond to rehabilitation, similar to the way the brain changes itself toward repair and neuroplastic recovery. With recent research studies, paralysis is not the only long-term option. Develop critical thinking patterns to address each spinal cord patient as a unique individual with individualized needs. Today's rehab professional focuses on the importance of not boxing in a patient with a specific diagnosis and being a true clinician that continually evaluates for any signs of function, leading to improved functional mobility.