This program is designed to improve function and maximize independence in individuals with spinal cord injuries.
Issues Covered in Spinal Cord Injury Rehab:
🧍♂️ Mobility & Movement Impairments
- Paraplegia (paralysis of legs and lower body)
- Tetraplegia / Quadriplegia (paralysis of all four limbs)
- Partial or complete loss of movement or control
- Muscle weakness or spasticity
- Poor sitting balance or posture
- Difficulty in transfers (bed, chair, toilet)
🧠 Neurological & Sensory Deficits
- Numbness, tingling, or altered sensation
- Loss of proprioception (body awareness)
- Neuropathic pain (nerve pain in affected areas)
- Phantom sensations
🚶 Gait and Functional Challenges
- Inability to walk or poor walking patterns
- Use of assistive devices (braces, walkers, wheelchairs)
- Impaired coordination and muscle control
- Fatigue during minimal activity
⚖️ Postural & Balance Issues
- Poor trunk control or core strength
- Difficulty maintaining upright position
- Risk of pressure sores from prolonged sitting/lying
- Falls or instability during movement
💩 Bladder & Bowel Dysfunction
- Incontinence or urinary retention
- Constipation or bowel incoordination
- Need for bladder training and pelvic floor support
🍽️ Swallowing, Breathing & Voice
- Respiratory weakness (especially in high cervical injuries)
- Breathing difficulty or weak cough
- Voice fatigue or poor speech control (in some cases)
🧘 Psychosocial & Emotional Issues
- Depression, anxiety, or loss of self-esteem
- Adjustment difficulties post-injury
- Social withdrawal or dependency concerns
- Sexual dysfunction and intimacy challenges
Therapies & Support Offered at BookMyRehab:
- Robotic-assisted rehab for walking and limb movement
- Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
- Gait training, parallel bars, and body weight support systems
- Postural control and core strengthening
- Wheelchair mobility training and customization
- Bladder/bowel retraining programs
- Caregiver education and home modification guidance
- Occupational therapy for daily life skills
- Psychological support and counseling (as needed)
- Aquatic therapy for supported movement in water
Goals of SCI Rehab at BookMyRehab:
- Maximize independence and quality of life
- Improve strength, balance, and coordination
- Restore as much function as possible
- Prevent complications (sores, contractures, respiratory issues)
- Train for wheelchair mobility and home adjustments
🧬 “Rebuilding Life, One Movement at a Time.”