Spinal cord injury — Hope through rehabilitation and research

Lane Flint

doi:10.4102/sajp.v37i4.934

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Spinal cord injury — Hope through rehabilitation and research

Lane Flint

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Lane Flint, UNISA - University of South Africa, South Africa

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Abstract

The incidence of spinal cord injuries in industrial countries is increasing. Rehabilitation and vocational (re)training of these persons in wheelchairs is essential. This article describes a specific rehabilitation programme from the acute phase to the final goal, namely vocational integration. All members of the rehabilitation team are involved.

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