Occupational therapy and the care of individuals with spinal cord injury download a printable copy. It takes a great degree of determination and sticktoitiveness to get the spine back to a semblance of normalcy. A spinal cord injury is damage to any part of the spinal cord or the nerves at the end of the spinal canal. Each patient will have a customized treatment plan geared toward returning him or her home as independent as possible. Pedrettis occupational therapy 9780323339278 us elsevier.
Aug 11, 2011 this video discusses high cervical spinal cord injuries. American occupational therapy association, 1996 ocolc761048035. What is the role of occupational therapy after a spinal cord injury. Occupational therapy management of the acute spinal cord. Reviewing the individuals medical chart and liaising with the medical team forms the initial element of any assessment, providing background data about the individual to assist us to determine if they are medically stable and ready for physiotherapy. The scirehab project claire cahow, 1 julie gassaway, 2 cecilia rider, 3 joan p. Kristen is passionate about advocating for people living with disabilities. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Acute sci consists of a primary phase and a secondary phase. Basic facts spinal cord injury occurs when there is any damage to the spinal cord that blocks communication between the brain and the body.
Occupational therapy frames of reference pass the ot. Occupational therapy for people with spinal cord injuries. Jam packed with practical information that i can use immediately in the clinic. It takes a great degree of determination and stickto. There are approximately 276,000 individuals currently living with sci in the united states, with an. Request pdf occupational therapy in spinal cord injury the article presents the data of the application of occupational therapy methods and tools in spinal cord injury. Joyce, 4 andrew bogenshutz, 3 kelly edens, 3 scott e. A spinal cord injury is a devastating event, both physically and psychologically.
Occupational therapy evaluation for spinal cord injury. Thoroughly referenced, evidencebased content provides the best evidence for treatment, drawn from the most current research in the field. Occupational therapistprofessor of occupational therapy, thomas jefferson university. The most common causes of sci in the world are traffic accidents, gunshot injuries, knife injuries, falls and sports injuries. An occupational therapists goal is to help you gain as much. Some common examples of adaptive equipment that may be helpful to people with spinal cord injuries include grab bars, sock aides, long handled reachers, and dressing sticks. Occupational therapy interventions for adults with a. Kristen graduated from the university of the sunshine coast with a bachelor of occupational therapy honours. It is part of the dvd series understanding spinal cord injury created by shepherd center. An occupational therapist addresses the social, emotional, and functional aspects of life after sci.
The program includes guidelines for evaluation and treatment, criteria for early orthotic selection, and psychological considerations. They work with the client to learn how they wish to, and can live, in their home environment and then make recommendations to adapt it accordingly. Exercise, fitness and transportation module goals and objectives module goals. Relationship of therapeutic recreation inpatient rehabilitation interventions and patient characteristics to outcomes following spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injury sci is the injury of the spinal cord from the foramen magnum to the cauda equina which occurs as a result of compulsion, incision or contusion. Sci seminars presents a 2day weekend continuing education course on the comprehensive approach to the treatment of the spinal cord injured client from onset of injury through acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. Symptoms may include loss of muscle function, sensation, or autonomic function in the. In home care trs team physio, podiatry, ot, massage. Occupational therapistprofessor of occupational therapy, thomas jefferson university, philadelphia. Compensatory strategies for patients with spinal cord. An occupational therapist completes a full occupational profile with a man admitted to inpatient rehabilitation for a spinal cord injury.
Management of spinal cord injuries 1st edition elsevier. An occupational therapist completes a full occupational profile with a man admitted to. Sci seminars home occupational and physical therapy. This cornerstone text provides a foundation for the development of clinical reasoning skills in a comprehensive, casebased learning approach to physical dysfunction. Mayo clinic s spinal cord injury rehabilitation team treats people with all causes of traumatic or nontrauma spinal cord injuries, including spinal cord tumors, spinal cord or vertebral infections, transverse myelitis, guillainbarre syndrome, multiple sclerosis, myelopathies, spinal cord infarctions and aneurysms the spinal cord injury rehabilitation program at mayo clinic. The book is divided into three major and two smaller sections. Spinal cord injury sci is a catastrophic, lifechanging event that results in severe sensory, motor, and other neurological impairments. Practice skills for physical dysfunction, 8th edition prepares you for occupational therapy practice with adults who have physical disabilities. Spinal cord injury rehabilitation 1995 margaret johnson. Every year, an estimated 17,000 new scis occur in the u. In addition to paralysis and loss of sensation below the level of injury, a spinal cord injury also impacts many different bodily functions, including circulation, metabolism, temperature regulation, nutritional health, skin.
A catastrophic event like a spinal cord injury can result in severe neurological, motor, and sensory impairments. Occupational therapy practitioners can suggest specific types of adaptive equipment that may be appropriate for you. Most of these are caused by trauma to the vertebral column. Symptoms may include loss of muscle function, sensation, or autonomic function in the parts of the body served by the spinal cord below the level of the injury. In addition to paralysis and loss of sensation below the level of injury, a spinal cord injury also impacts many different bodily.
The role of your occupational therapists after a spinal cord injury. At craig hospital, occupational therapy focuses on maximizing independence in daily. Other organizations conservatively estimate this figure to be about 250,000. This book encompasses all of the elements involved in a successful rehabilitation program. A guide to functional outcomes in occupational therapy the. The role of your occupational therapists after a spinal cord. Learn cord injury spinal occupational therapy with free interactive flashcards. The role of your occupational therapists after a spinal. Techniques for maximizing arm and hand function after sci.
Judy ranka is a lecturer in the school of occupational therapy, the university of sydney. Occupational therapy interventions for adults with a spinal. At craig hospital, occupational therapy focuses on maximizing independence in daily living skills. This report describes an occupational therapy program for the patient with an acute spinal cord injury. Acute spinal cord injury sci is a traumatic event that results in disturbances to normal sensory, motor, or autonomic function and ultimately affects a patients physical, psychological, and social wellbeing. Spinal cord injuries are lifealtering and permanent, but that doesnt mean they cant be improved. Rehabilitation of spinal cord injuries pubmed central pmc. The abc of spinal cord injury sets it out step by step.
An occupational therapists goal is to help you gain as much independence as possible after your injury. The scirehab project claire cahow, 1 julie gassaway, 2. A short summary of several common complications that interfere with rehabilitation after sci is included. Occupational therapy and the care of individuals with. Abc of spinal cord injury by david grundy 1986, paperback. Occupational therapy practice guidelines for adults with. Occupational therapists have expert knowledge on the housing needs of clients with a spinal cord injury.
Occupational therapy is a significant part of the rehabilitation process for patients with spinal cord injury or brain injury. Wheelchairs these are an important area of occupational therapy support for clients following spinal injury. American occupational therapy association, 2001 ocolc894782151. It is widely known that damage to the spinal cord can result in paralysis whether it be permanent or temporary. Acute spinal cord injury sci is a traumatic event that results in disturbances to normal. A spinal cord injury sci is damage to the spinal cord that causes temporary or permanent changes in its function. Highly respected experts in spinal cord injury rehabilitation, editors sue ann sisto. A guide to functional outcomes in occupational therapy the rehabilitation institute of chicago publication series. Chapter 20 a telephone repairman with spinal cord injury m. Start studying occupational therapy evaluation for spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injury types of injury, diagnosis and treatment. This aim of this paper is to present an example of how the occupational performance model australia. According to the national spinal cord injury association, as many as 450,000 people in the united states are living with a spinal cord injury sci. Familycaregiver education topics for adult rehab my ot spot occupational therapy and the care of individuals with spinal cord injury aota.
Introduction occupational therapy interventions for adults with a spinal cord injury. What is the role of occupational therapy after a spinal cord. Some common examples of adaptive equipment that may be helpful to people. Occupational therapy and the care of individuals with spinal cord injury. After a spinal cord injury, a persons sensory, motor and reflex messages are affected and may not be able to get past the damage in the spinal cord. Sue ann sisto, erica druin, martha macht sliwinski. Spinal cord injury books spinal cord injury information. Individuals experience diminished physical capacities and face lifelong challenges such as pain, fatigue, depression, and anxiety, all of which influence their ability to. An overview was originally written to provide a resource for rural clinicians who worked periodically with people with a spinal cord injury sci. A spinal cord injury is one of the most devastating events that could change your life. A list of inspirational and resource books dealing with spinal cord injuries.
Sep 01, 2018 occupational therapy and spinal cord injury 1. Occupational therapy practice guidelines for adults with spinal cord injury. Occupational therapy and the care of individuals with spinal. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Compltely updated in a new edition, this unique reference is an indepth examination of the central role of the physical therapist in rehabilitation following spinal cord injury. The program includes guidelines for evaluation and treatment, criteria for early orthotic selection, and. Physiotherapy rehabilitation for people with spinal cord. Jan 18, 2015 spinal cord injury sci is the injury of the spinal cord from the foramen magnum to the cauda equina which occurs as a result of compulsion, incision or contusion. Spinal cord injury american journal of occupational therapy aota.
In some cases of tetraplegia, surgical methods, in conjunction with physical therapy, can be used to attempt restoration of hand function that was lost from a spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries combined updated worksheet pass the ot. A guide to functional outcomes in physical therapy management rehabilitation institute of chicago publication spiralbound january 28, 1984. In addition to therapy interventions and family education components youll find information on incidence, etiology, diagnosis, and clinical features of spinal cord injury. Clinical outcomes from the model systems american journal of occupational therapy, june 1997, vol. Occupational therapy interventions for adults with a spinal cord injury. As this is an extremely sensitive part of the human body and a complex one that.
The wheelchair market is vast and having the right professional advice and guidance on the. This course is intended to instruct the professional through a selfpaced study of exercise. Occupational therapy in spinal cord injury request pdf. A guide for upper limb orthotic prescription in spinal. What is the role of occupational therapy after a spinal. Rehabilitation and therapy after spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injury sci is a catastrophic, lifechanging event that results in severe sensory, motor, and. Choose from 500 different sets of cord injury spinal occupational therapy flashcards on quizlet. The profile includes daily routines, living situation, employment, leisure activities, relationships, spiritual views, and priorities for treatment.
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