SPINAL-CORD INJURY REHABILITATION .5. THROUGH THE LIFE-SPAN

This self-directed learning module highlights new advances in this top ic area, It is part of the chapter on spinal cord injury rehabilitatio n in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation, This section exp lores the medical, psychologic, and social challenges facing an indivi dual with an acquired spinal cord injury, Special emphasis is placed o n the dynamic nature of these issues as one progresses through the lif espan. (C) 1997 by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehab ilitation.