Rehab

BH Rehabilitation Institute - Little Rock

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Education Program

The Spinal Cord Injury Education Program at BAPTIST HEALTH Rehabilitation Institute addresses specific issues and concerns of the spinal cord injured patients and their families. The program is based on the "Yes, You Can!" manual, produced by the Paralyzed Veterans of America, which is a guide to self-care for persons with spinal cord injury. This manual is given to each patient. The content of our program includes:

Anatomy and Physiology of Spinal Cord Injuries
Autonomic Dysreflexia
Bowel Management
Bladder Management
Medications
Skin Management and Pressure Ulcers
Nutrition
Sexuality
Range of Motion
Psychosocial Adjustment
Pulmonary/Circulatory Care
Community Re-entry
Substance Abuse
Wheelchair and Cushion Maintenance
Follow-up Care
Use of Leisure

Exercise programs are designed by the therapists. The care coordinator provides a resource link with vocational rehabilitation as well as other services and agencies that may be beneficial to spinal cord injured patients.