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Handbook of Spinal Cord Injuries
Document
Format
Size
Disclaimer and Copyright Information
26kb
Preface
9kb
Introduction to the 2nd Edition
9kb
Introduction to the 1st Edition
9kb
Chapter 1 - The Basics
Anatomy
227kb
The Autonomic Nervous System
21kb
Definitions
23kb
How do injuries to the spinal cord happen?
20kb
Effects of Spinal Cord Injury on the Body
22kb
Treatment of the Acute Injury
30kb
What about improvement and recovery?
21kb
Chapter 2 - Effects of the Injury
Skin and Sensation
537kb
The Urinary System
92kb
The Digestive System
133kb
Circulation
22kb
Temperature Control
12kb
Autonomic Dysreflexia
26kb
Respiration
199kb
Healthy Eating
41kb
Sex and Sexual Function
209kb
Fertility and Pregnancy
33kb
Spasm
29kb
Posture
26kb
Contractures
13kb
Splinting
18kb
Tendon Transfers
29kb
Pain
28kb
Age and Ageing
24kb
Chapter 3 - Adjusting to Spinal Cord Injury
Psychological and Emotional Issues
16kb
Relationships
14kb
Sexuality
11kb
Parenting
14kb
Stress Management
29kb
Chapter 4 - Returning to the Community
Transitional Rehabilitation Program
14kb
Accommodation
18kb
Finance and Compensation
18kb
Return to Work
28kb
Driving and Transportation
18kb
Leisure, Sport and Fitness
367kb
Guidelines for Travel
37kb
Equipment and Suppliers
29kb
Spinal Outreach Team
9kb
Community Services
39kb
Paraplegic Benefit Fund
9kb
Chapter 5 - Who to Contact and How to Contact Them
Contacts
21kb
Download the Full Handbook of Spinal Cord Injuries
1700kb
This page last updated: January 2009
Review date: January 2010