Co-authored by physicians, lay experts, and a rehabilitation engineer who himself sustained a spinal cord injury, this practical guide addresses in layperson's terms the many medical, social, and psychological issues that face spinal cord-injured patients and their families. The authors describe what happens to the body after spinal cord injury, discuss the physical implications of such injuries, and explain how injured persons can minimize problems with urinary function, bowel function, skin care, pain, spasticity, and autonomic dysreflexia. Practical suggestions are offered to help patients handle difficulties with mobility, sex and intimacy, sports and recreation, and travel and transportation.

Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Patient and Family

Phillips, Lynn

Ozer, Mark N.

Axelson, Peter

Fonseca, Juan

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Raven Pr

A Guide to Wheelchair Selection: How to Use the ANSI/RESNA Wheelchair Standards to Buy a Wheelchair is designed to help consumers make better educated decisions when purchasing a manual or powered wheelchair. The guide clearly explains how to use the ANSI/RESNA Wheelchair Standard test results to compare the characteristics and performance of both manual and powered wheelchairs. This publication is also useful, in combination with the Manual and Powered Wheelchair Training Guide's, as a textbook for Occupational and Physical Therapy programs. Future therapists, with the help of this publication, will be able to help their patients choose the appropriate wheelchair that will meet all of his or her needs. Funding to write this book was provided by the Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Injury Education and Training Foundation.

A Guide to Wheelchair Selection: How to Use the Ansi/Resna Wheelchair Standards to Buy a Wheelchair

Minkel, Jean

Chesney, Denise

Exercise & Fitness

Paralyzed Veterans of Amer

This book was designed to be used by wheelchair users, their families, friends, caregivers, and anyone else who might need comprehensive information about manual wheelchair skills. The illustrated instructions provide guidance for wheelchair users on how to negotiate indoor environments, obstacles, and outdoor terrain. 
The skills and information in this guide will hopefully help increase the independence of wheelchair users, decrease the number of wheelchair accidents caused by the lack of education and training, and limit the frustration caused by those receiving or giving inadequate or improper assistance. The wheelchair skills and instructions in this book were compiled with the assistance of expert wheelchair users and rehabilitation professionals. These experienced individuals provided input on the wheelchair techniques, text content, and illustrations.

The Manual Wheelchair Training Guide

Education & Teaching

Perr, Anita

Schools & Teaching

Pax Pr

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