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Report on 2016 Massive Open Online Course for SCI Physiotherapists
Harvey/Glinsky
This is the report on the 2016 Massive Open Online Course for SCI Physiotherapists that was run in conjunction with ISCoS.
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Muscle chart proforma
Miscellaneous
Proforma of chart used when testing muscle function in people with SCI.
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PleasureABLE:sexual device manual for persons with disabilities
Disability Health Research Network
This manual was created as a practical resource for persons with disabilities and health care clinicians who work with these clients. It includes research, clinical expertise, and product information to aid with dialogue surrounding sexual and reproductive issues and disabilities. It was produced by the Disabilities Health Research Network in Canada. The original document can be downloaded from http://www.dhrn.ca/files/sexualhealthmanual_lowres_2010_0208.pdf.
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Discharge Summary Template
Prince of Wales SCI unit
This is a physiotherapy discharge template. Contribution from Spinal Unit, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Australia.
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Discharging patients with a Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for professionals in Haitian hospitals
Haiti SCI Working Group
This document is a guide for professionals working in Haitian hospitals. It explains the minimum steps that should be taken before discharging a patient with a SCI. The guide has been written in request by the members of the Haiti Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Working Group.
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A therapist's skill and equipment checklist for discharge planning
Qld. SCI Service
This is a checklist of all the skills and equipment patients require prior to discharge. Contribution by Qld. SCI Service, Australia.
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SCI FAI Assessment sheet
Shenton Park SCI unit
This is a sheet for recording SCI FAI assessment results. Contribution by Shenton Park SCI, Perth, Australia.
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Ambulatory issues for people with SCI in India
Kataria
This document provides guidelines from the Indian Spinal Injury Centre for the assessment and training of ambulatory techniques for persons with SCI,
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Instructions for cutting a simple foam cushion for a wheelchair
Fisher
These are some instructions for cutting a simple foam cushion for a wheelchair. This is appropriate for high and low-resource countries.
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‘The moment I leave my home – there will be massive challenges’: experiences of living with a spinal cord injury in Botswana.
Löfvenmark
A core category Self and categories Family and Society were formed and illustrate that personal resources with strong self-identity and positive attitudes are crucial to experience inclusion in the community. Supportive family, source of income, and faith were strong facilitators, while inaccessibility and devaluing attitudes were barriers. Having a disability led to increased risk of poverty and social exclusion.
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The World Health Report 2003: Shaping the future
WHO
The World Health Report 2003 affirms that the key task of the global health community is to close the gap between such contrasting lives. Building on past experience and achievements, the report proposes solid strategies to shape a healthier, more equitable future. This publication is produced by the World Health Organization and can be accessed at http://www.who.int/whr/2003/en/.
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Effects of Body weight support treadmill training in incomplete spinal cord injury
Gusmao
The present study reviewed the efficacy of body-weight support treadmill training in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury. Approach: We developed a computer-supported search strategy for finding studies in the main data bases: Pubmed/Medline, ISI Web of Knowledge and Scielo. We also developed a manual search withing all electronically references found. The search terms gait, locomotor training, spinal cord injury, SCI, body-weight support treadmill training were used. Only papers published in English and conducted from 1991 up to 2012 were preferentially reviewed.
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SCIM assessment form
SCIM
This is a copy of the SCIM assessment form. There is a more recent version and there is a self-report version too.
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Physiotherapy outcome measures - a clinical approach
Ben
This is a quality project done at a Sydney SCI unit. The purpose of the project was to increase clinicians' use of outcome measures.
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Modified COVS - scale Description
Qld. SCI Service
This is a description of the scoring system used in the modified COVS. Contribution by Qld. SCI Service, Australia.
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The Capabilities of Upper Extremity Instrument - CUE
Marino
This is a copy of the CUE. This is a 32-item upper limb questionnaire developed by Ralph Marino and colleagues. It is suitable for quantifying hand and upper limb function of people with tetraplegia.
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ISNCSI Motor Examination Guide
Warring
This is a presentation of the ISNCSI Motor Examination from June 2008.
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Wheelchair users functional assessment
Shenton Park SCI unit
This is a recording sheet for the Wheelchair Users Functional Assessment. Contribution by Shenton Park SCI, Perth, Australia
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Clinical Guideline for Standing following Spinal Cord Injury.
Spinal Cord Injury Centre Physiotherapy Lead Clinicians UK
The GSSCI was developed by the Spinal Cord Injury Centre Physiotherapy Lead Clinicians in the UK. It covers the practice of standing patients as part of rehabilitation and as part of a maintenance programme following discharge.
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Observer Checklist for selected muscles in an ambulatory setting.
Warring
This is a checklist for selected muscles in an ambulatory setting for a motor examination.
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Piriformis Syndrome A Case Report by Manish Chettri
Chettri
This document provides a strong clinical support for the concept forwarded by Kendall et al (1993)to treat patients suffering from Piriformis Syndrome
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Looking after your shoulders after spinal cord injury
Qld. SCI Service
This is an information brochure for SCI patients about shoulder pain and its management. Contribution by Qld. SCI Service, Australia.
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Wheelchair skills training skills and instructions
Qld. SCI Service
This document is used by the Queensland SCI Service in Australia when instructing patients in wheelchair skills. It outlines the techniques required to perform a range of basic skills through to more advanced techniques such as negotiating stairs and ramps.
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Passive movements + stretches for tetraplegics
Shenton Park SCI unit
This is a policy on administration of passive movements and stretch for people with tetraplegia. Contribution by Shenton Park SCI, Perth, Australia.
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Discharge Summary Template
Hampstead SCI unit
This is a discharge template for SCI patients. Contribution from Hampstead SCI Unit, Adelaide, Australia.
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SCI Rehabilitation in Northern Sri Lanka
Barth
This is a report about a Medecins Sans Frontieres project to set up SCI services in Northern Sri Lanka in 2009 to provide rehabilitation to those injured during the civil war.
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A poster about handwashing for nurses working in less resourced countries
Motivation UK
This is a poster about handwashing management. It is intended for nurses working in less resourced countries. It has been provided by Motivation - an international disability and development organisation working in low-income countries to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities (http://www.motivation.org.uk/).
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Protocol for mobilising SCI patients
Qld. SCI Service
This is a protocol used when mobilising patients for the first time following SCI. Contribution by Qld. SCI Service, Australia.
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TANZANIAN ASPECTS/ SCI SERVICES
KCMC Team
Presentation on SCI in Tanzania by the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University Team (KCMC). Presented at the Meeting of the African Spinal Cord Injury Network, Botswana, Nov 2015.
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WISCI - scoring sheet
Marino
This is the scoring sheet for the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury II (WISCI II). You can find more details at http://www.spinalcordcenter.org
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Discharge summary template for readmiited patients
Qld. SCI Service
This is a template used for a discharge summary for patients readmiited following their initial SCI. Contribution by Qld. SCI Service, Australia.
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Template for assessment and discharge plan for readmiited SCI patients
Qld. SCI Service
This is a template for the assessment and discharge planning of patients readmitted following their initial SCI. Contribution by Qld. SCI Service, Australia.
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Report on 2018 Massive Open Online Course on Physiotherapy Management of Spinal Cord Injuries
Harvey and Glinsky
This is the final report for the 2018 Massive Open Online Course on Physiotherapy Management of people with Spinal Cord Injuries that was run in Aug-Sept 2018.
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Personal Care Manual
Shepherd Center
This is a manual designed for people living with spinal cord injury. It is copyrighted material but provided free to the public.
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Clinical guidelines for standing adults following spinal cord injury, 2013
UK SCI Physiotherapy Leads
The UK National Spinal Cord Injury Physiotherapy Leads have updated their Guidelines for standing adults with SCI. The first version was published in 2007 and followed a review of all literature available and sought consensus from the international SCI rehabilitation communities.
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Wheelchair skills in India
Kataria
This document provides guidelines from the Indian Spinal Injury Centre for training wheelchair skills in persons with SCI. It also discusses wheelchair maintenance issues.
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Planning and structuring spinal cord injury rehabilitation: The Needs Assessment Checklist
Kennedy
A poster discussing the evaluation of the Needs Assessment Checklist (NAC) as a clinically appropriate assessment tool for use when planning spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
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ROM recording sheets
Shenton Park SCI unit
This is a range of motion recording sheet. Contribution by Shenton Park SCI, Perth, Australia.
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Client handout on shoulder pain
Sydney SCI units
This is a handout on shoulder pain done by the NSW Spinal Outreach Service
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Function by Neurological Level
Bonde Larsen
This document describes function that is expected to be preserved for each neurological level.
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Clinical guidelines for standing following SCI
UK SCI physiotherapists
These are some guidelines put out by the SCI Centre Physiotherapy Lead Clinicians in UK in 2007. They recommend standing 2-3 times a week.
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Tardieu Assessment Sheet
Shenton Park SCI unit
This is a sheet for recording results of Tardieu Assessment. Contribution from Shenton Park SCI, Perth, Australia
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Safely moving a person with suspected SCI
Amalnerkar
This is a pictorial guide on how to safely move a person with suspected spinal cord injury.
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Summary of PT evidence
Hampstead SCI unit
This is summary of the evidence about effectiveness of different physiotherapy interventions for SCI. The purpose of the summary is to outline the deparment's position on various treatments. Contribution from the Physiotherapy Department, Spinal Injury Un
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Teaching Transfers; Clinical Guidelines for Therapists teaching Patients and Caregivers (excerpt only)
Hastings
This is an excerpt from some clinical guidelines put together by Jennifer Hastings, Laura McCLure, Anna Bjerkefors and Lean Minkel.
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Observer Checklist for ISNCSCI Motor Examination Draft from April 2011
Warring
This is a draft observeation checklist for the ISNCSCI Motor Examination from April 2011.
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What does exercise do to nerve cells?
Dunlop
This is a conference presentation from one of Australia's leading neurophysiologists. The talk outlines the link between cellular research and exercise.
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Guidelines for the prescription of a seated wheelchair or mobility scooter for people with a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury
Enable NSW
The guidelines provide recommendations that range from topics on the goals and evaluation, assessment and review, capacity and performance of the client, upper limb capacity and risk of injury, wheelchair features, through to propulsion, training, transport and maintenance.
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Transfers technique for patients with paraplegia: From bed to chair and chair to bed.
Amalnerkar
This is a document outlining methods for transferring patients with paraplegia between the bed and the wheelchair.
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Manual wheelchair set-up and adjustment
Qld. SCI Service
This document gives information on the basic set-up and adjustment of a manual wheelchair. It has been prepared by the Queensland Spinal Cord Injury Service.
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Carbohydrate and Lipid Disorders and Relevant Considerations in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury
Wilt
This project aimed to assess the prevalence of carbohydrate and lipid disorders in adults with chronic sci and evaluate their risk contribution to cvd. It examined the potential impact of other therapies to reduce cvd risk. http://www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/evidence/pdf/carblipspinal/carblip.pdf
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Content and duration of locomotor training in acute incomplete spinal cord injury
Franz
The evaluation of European walking rehabilitation strategies is focused in the ongoing MALT - Mapping of Locomotor Training – study. This project is embedded in the EMSCI network multicenter study that aims to record the content and duration of each physical and sports therapy session throughout a patient’s entire rehabilitation period using a common classification system.
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Papers on stretch and passive movements
Sydney SCI units
This documents contains a copy of the papers written by the Sydney SCI therapists on stretch and passive movements.
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Physiotherapy in acute care in India
Kataria
This document provides guidelines from the Indian Spinal Injury Centre for the assessment and treatment of acute SCI\'s.
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Posture Scale for Wheelchair Users
Hastings
This is an instrument that can be used for screening by primary care providers to alert to the need for seating intervention before serious problems occur. It can also be used as an outcome measure to show change created by seating intervention.
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A poster about safe handling for an unstable or suspected thoraco-lumbar injury for nurses working in less resourced countries
Motivation UK
This is a poster about safe handling for an unstable or suspected thoraco-lumbar injury. It is intended for nurses working in less resourced countries. It has been provided by Motivation - an international disability and development organisation working in low-income countries to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities (http://www.motivation.org.uk/).
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A handout about autonomic dysreflexia for nurses working in less resourced countries
Motivation UK
This is a handout about autonomic dysreflexia. It is intended for nurses working in less resourced countries. It has been provided by Motivation - an international disability and development organisation working in low-income countries to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities (http://www.motivation.org.uk/).
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Modified Ashworth Recording Sheet
Shenton Park SCI unit
This is a recording sheet for the Modified Ashworth Text. Contribution by Shenton Park SCI, Perth, Australia.
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Report on Massive Open Online Course run for SCI Physiotherapists in 2014
SCIPT
This is a report on a Massive Online Course (MOOC) run for SCI Physiotherapists in April/May 2014. The course attracted 3,500 participants from over 120 countries.
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Certifying SCI Rehabilitation Units in Sth Africa
Strydom
This is a poster done for a conference. It is about the process of getting Internataional Standards of Organisation (ISO) accreditation for a rehabilitation unit in Sth Africa.
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Specialised SCI rehabilitation services
Paulus-Mokgachane
Presentation on SCI rehabilitation at the Spinalis Botswana Rehabilitation Centre. Presented at the Meeting of the African Spinal Cord Injury Network, Botswana, Nov 2015.
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Recording sheet for Walking Index for SCI
Shenton Park SCI unit
This is a recording sheet for the WISCI. Contribution by Shenton Park SCI, Perth, Australia.
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A handout about training courses provided by Motivation
Motivation UK
This is a handout about training courses provided by Motivation for people from less resourced countries. The training courses are for health care providers and people with SCI. Motivation is a disability and development organisation working around the world to ensure that disabled people participate and are fully included in all aspects of life. Our work is focussed on four key areas: disabled people\'s survival, mobility, empowerment and inclusion. (www.motivation.org.uk)
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Moving and handling patients with actual of suspected SCI
UK SCI Centres
This is produced by the Spinal Cord Injury Centres of the UK and Ireland. Lots of great pictures re manual handling.
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QuadPara Association of South Africa - Care Attendant Training Workshop Manual
QASA
The QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) has developed a training program on pressure area prevention and management for their Care Attendants. This is the Training Manual for this course. For further information see: http://www.qasa.co.za/e_care.php.
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Assessment for rehabilitation
Shenton Park SCI unit
This is an outline of the assessments for rehabilitation patients. Contribution by Shenton Park SCI, Perth, Australia.
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6 hours of presentation on SCI PT Mx
Harvey
These are a PDF of 6 hours of powerpoint presentations I use to teach from. By all means take, change and use - however, in return, consider uploading something (anything) of yours which might be of interest or use to others.
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Prevention of pressure ulcers: quick reference guide
Various
These are guidelines published by the Europen Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. Published in 2009, Washington DC by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. See www.npuap.org and www.epuap.org
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Ventilators and Wheelchairs: Determining drive control system configuration
Chance
This poster was given at the 2012 ANZCoS Conference in Melbourne, Australia. It presents the results of a study on the prescription of suitable drive controls for ventilator dependent tetraplegics.
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A comparison of the Walkabout Orthosis and IRGO
Harvey
This was a study my collegues and I did back in 1995. It was done at a time when there was a lot of excitement about the potential of the Walkabout Orthosis. IRGOs were also widely used. Interesting how orthotic gait has now fallen off the radar.
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Inspiratory Muscle Training
Moen
This is a poster done for NoSCOS on inspiratory muscle training: a case study.
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Manual for students on clinical placement.
Harvey
This is a manual I used for students on 5-week clinical placements. It sets out goals, tutorials, self-directed learning activities etc. It is a bit old now but might still be of interested to people.
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Health Facility Briefing and Planning for Rehabilitation and Allied Health
Australian Health Insurance Association
These are recommendations put out by private insurance company about the minimum standards for allied health facilities and staffing (www.ahia.org).
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Community based rehabilitation guidelines (CBR)- Health component
WHO
Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) programmes support people with disabilities in attaining their highest possible level of health, working across five key areas: health promotion, prevention, medical care, rehabilitation and assistive devices. This component focuses primarily on those CBR activities that take place within the health sector. This publication is by the WHO and can be accessed at whqlibdoc.who.int/ publications/2010/9789241548052_health_eng.pdf
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Passive Movements Policy
Shenton Park SCI unit
This is a document outlining a local policy on passive movements. Contribution by Shenton Park SCI, Perth, Australia.
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Fizjoterapia w uszkodzeniu rdzenia kregowego - ogolne zagadnienie
Zak
Charakterystyka uszkodzenia,przyczyna, typy, rodzaj uszkodzenia, objawy i zaburzenia towarzyszace, ocena pacjenta przez terapeute, cele fizjoterapii.
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Understanding your shoulders
Qld. SCI service
This is an information brochure for SCI patients about the anatomy and physiology of their shoulders. Contribution by Qld. SCI Service, Australia.
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Staffing levels in SCI units around the world
SCPT
This is a document summarising the results of a survey about the therapy staffing levels in SCI units around the world. It was completed by the SCI_PT network in September 2009.
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Research Methodology Lecture Note
Islam
This is the lecture note for physiotherapy student about their research methodology subject. This lecture will be helpful for introductory about the research.
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Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury (WISCII) - Spanish Version (Español)
Diaz
The WISCII assessment has been translated into Spanish.
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The economic cost of spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury in Australia
Victorian Neurotrauma Initiative, Australia
This report was done by Access Economics Pty for the Victorian Neurotrauma Initiative, Australia (see www.vni.com.au).
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Locomotor training with use of driven gait orthosis in SCI patients
Zak
Presentation on gait training including review of the literature (in Polish).
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Protocols for different team meetings and key person
Prince of Wales SCI unit
This is a document outlining the purpose and structure of the following meetings: medical status meeting, team planning meeting and goal planning meeting. It also outlines the role and responsibilities of the key worker (ie. similar to a contract person).
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Canadian BestPractice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers in People with Spinal Cord Injury A Resource Handbook for Clinic
Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation
Clinical Guideline produces by interprofessional panel for clinicians working with people with spinal cord injury, with the aim to prevent and manage pressure ulcers.
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SCI-ICS: the Spinal Cord Injury_newsletter4
van Langevald
This is the fourth newsletter about a classification of physical interventions for SCI rehabilitation.
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PRISM - scoring form
Cook
The PRISM is a self-report assessment/questionnaire of spasticity. You can see full details at: http://uwcorr.washington.edu/prism.htm Also available on this website is the questionnaire for patients.(Forms available here with permission from authors).
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Guidelines for standing
Qld. SCI Service
This is a local protocol on standing. Contribution by Queensland SCI Service, Australia.
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A handout about respiratory management for nurses working in less resourced countries
Motivation UK
This is a handout about respiratory management. It is intended for nurses working in less resourced countries. It has been provided by Motivation - an international disability and development organisation working in low-income countries to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities (http://www.motivation.org.uk/).
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Your arms and your future
Qld. SCI Service
This is an information brochure for SCI patients about the prevention of shoulder injuries. Contribution by Qld. SCI Service, Australia.
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Wheelchairs in Vietnam
Handicap International
This is an excellent report on different types of wheelchairs available in Vietnam. It has been produced by Inclusive Development Action (IDEA) and other not-for-profit organisations. To see more details go to www.ieda
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Acute PT Mx Assessment Form
Shenton Park SCI unit
This is a PT assessment form used for acutely injured patients. Contribution by Shenton Park SCI unit, Perth, Australia.
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SCI-ICS: the Spinal Cord Injury_newsletter1
van Langevald
This is the first newsletter about a classification of physical interventions for SCI rehabilitation.
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Equipment inventory for Australian SCI unit
Hampstead SCI unit
This is an equipment inventory for the Royal Hampstead Spinal Unit, Adelaide Australia. It does not include all biomedical electrical patient equipment (eg. FES machines, leg cycles etc). Contribution from Craig Drury.
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PT staff orientation to SCI Unit
Hampstead SCI unit
This is a comprehensive orientation manual for new PT staff. It contains treatment guidelines as well as policies and procedures relevant to PTs. Contribution from Hampstead SCI Unit, Adelaide, Australia.
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Student Orientation Manual of GF Strong SCI Unit
Canadian_PTs
This is manual for physiotherapy students doing clinical placements on the GF Strong Rehab Unit, Vancouver, Canada
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Information for patients on hydrotherapy
Qld. SCI Service
This is a one page summary of information for SCI patients about to start hydrotherapy. Contribution by Qld. SCI Service, Australia.
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Physical activity in persons with spinal cord injury. What makes the difference?
Rauch
This project aimed to imvestiagte levels of physical activiy in the SCI population in Switzerland.
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A handout about bladder management for nurses working in less resourced countries
Motivation UK
This is a handout about bladder management. It is intended for nurses working in less resourced countries. It has been provided by Motivation - an international disability and development organisation working in low-income countries to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities (http://www.motivation.org.uk/).
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SCI-ICS: the Spinal Cord Injury_newsletter2
van Langevald
This is the second newsletter about a classification of physical interventions for SCI rehabilitation.
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Goal Planning Poster
Denis
This is a poster Sophie Denis and Jackie Francis presented at our ANZSCOS conference in 2007. It is titled: Improving patient centred goal planning at the Prince of Wales Spinal Injuries Unit, Sydney, Australia.
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Australian Guidelines on standards of rehabilitation care in public and private hospitals
Australian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
These are some guidelines put out by the Australian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine on standards of rehabilitation care in Australian public and private hospitals. It includes recommendations for staffing levels in SCI units.
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A poster about safe handling of an unstable or suspected cervical injury or a person with multiple trauma to the spine for nurses working in less resourced countries
Motivation UK
This is a poster about safe handling of an unstable or suspected cervical injury or a person with multiple trauma to the spine. It is intended for nurses working in less resourced countries. It has been provided by Motivation - an international disability and development organisation working in low-income countries to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities (http://www.motivation.org.uk/).
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Introduction to the newly formed African Spinal Cord Injuries Network (AFSCIN)
Burger
An introduction to the newly formed African Spinal Cord Injuries Network (AFSCIN). Presented at the inaugural meeting of the African Spinal Cord Injuries Network, in Botswana, November 2015.
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Acromio-clavicular joint arthrosis in persons with spinal cord injury and with shoulder pain compared to able-bodied persons with shoulder pain
Eriks-Hoogland
This project describes the prevalence and severity of acromio-clavicular joint (AC-joint) arthrosis in persons with a spinal cord injury (SCI) presenting with shoulder pain compared to able-bodied persons.
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Looking After Your Shoulders A patient guide
Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, Adelaide
A booklet about shoulder care for people with a spinal cord injury, to assist in the prevention of shoulder pain
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What\'s everyone up in arms about? Information for people with SCI
Qld. SCI Service
This is an information brochure for SCI patients about the management of shoulder injuries. Contribution by Qld. SCI Service, Australia.
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A Manual for Trainers of Carers
Vitality
Vitality (www.vitalchange.org.uk) is a UK-based NGO primarily run by consumers. They have developed a training manual to help consumers train carers of people with SCI. The manual is primarily intended for low-resource countries but is really applicable for anywhere. A guide helps trainers teach a class of carers and SCI participants in basic life skills, promoting a better quality of life. The guide covers understanding health care, physical skills in moving patients and wheelchairs, and understanding disability within the community (uploaded with consent).
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Protocol for initial mobilisation of patients with SCI
Auckland SCI unit
This is a New Zealand hospital policy on initial mobilisation following injury. Contribution from Jonathan Kwan.
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Risk awareness instead of fear - Patient perspective on falls in ambulating persons with SCI
Jorgensen
Poster presented at the World Congress for Physical Therapy, Singapore, May 2015.
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Pragmatic evaluation of aspects concerning validity and feasibility of the Mini Balance Evaluation Test in a specialized rehabilitation setting.
Jorgensen
Poster presented at the World Congress for Physical Therapy, Singapore, May 2015.
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PRISM - form for respondents
Cook
The PRISM is a self-report assessment/questionnaire of spasticity. You can see full details at: http://uwcorr.washington.edu/prism.htm Also available on this website is the scoring for the questionnaire.(Forms available here with permission from authors).
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Heterotopic Ossification in Spinal Cord Injury: Pathophysiology, Prevention, Treatment, Functional considerations.
Balakatounis
A brief patient education text on the etiology of HO, information on prevention and treatment options with a strong focus on functional considerations in conservative and surgical treatment.
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A handout about skin and pressure management for nurses working in less resourced countries
Motivation UK
This is a handout about skin and pressure management. It is intended for nurses working in less resourced countries. It has been provided by Motivation - an international disability and development organisation working in low-income countries to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities (http://www.motivation.org.uk/).
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International Consultation to Review Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR)
WHO
In 2003 the WHO and the Government of Finland hosted an international review of Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR). This document outlines the recommendations from this review.
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Best Practice Implementation: Physiotherapy Outcome Measures in SCI (POMSCI)
Hsieh
This poster presents a range of Physiotherapy evidence-based outcome measures to assess individuals with SCI in Parkwood Hospital, Canada.
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Chronic spinal cord injury: management of patients in acute hospital settings
UK Royal College of Physicians
These are national guidelines published in 2008 by the Royal College of Physicians, UK (see www.mascip.co.uk)
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Data Driven Collaborations - The Development of the NZ Based International Upper Limb Surgery Registry.
Sinnott
This presentation was given at the 2013 ANZSCoS Conference in Syndey, Australia. It describes the establishment of the NZ Based International Upper Limb Surgery Registry.
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WISCI - users guidelines
Marino
These are the instructions for the Use of the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury II (WISCI II). You can find more details at http://www.spinalcordcenter.org.
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Checklist for wheelchair trials
Qld. SCI Service
This is a checklist for staff trialling patients through different wheelchairs. Contribution by Qld, SCI Service, Australia.
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Report on study tour titled innovation in physiotherapy for children with acquired spinal cord injury
Baker
This report entails information gathered and observed during a Churchill Fellowship study tour across Italy, UK, US and Canada. This opportunity was funded by The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust of Australia.
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Table summarising benefits of physical activity (human studies)
Dunlop
This table summarises the results of various human studies supporting the use of physical activity following SCI. Contribution by Professor Sarah Dunlop, Perth, Australia.
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Report on the 2014 Massive Open Online Course for Physiotherapists in SCI
Harvey
This is a detailed report on the 2014 Massive OPen Online Course that was run for physiotherapists in SCI.
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A handout about bowel management for nurses working in less resourced countries
Motivation UK
This is a handout about bowel management. It is intended for nurses working in less resourced countries. It has been provided by Motivation - an international disability and development organisation working in low-income countries to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities (http://www.motivation.org.uk/).
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Guidelines for stretches and passive movements
Hampstead SCI unit
These are guidelines regarding passive movements and stretches used by the Hampstead Spinal Unit, Adelaide, South Australia. They are based on best available evidence and clinical reasoning.
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A handout about spinal shock for nurses working in less resourced countries
Motivation UK
This is a handout about spinal shock. It is intended for nurses working in less resourced countries. It has been provided by Motivation - an international disability and development organisation working in low-income countries to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities (http://www.motivation.org.uk/).
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Treatment of pressure ulcers: quick reference guide.
Various
These are guidelines published by the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. Published in 2009, Washington DC by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. See www.npuap.org and www.epuap.org
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A handout about complications of bedrest for nurses working in less resourced countries
Motivation UK
This is a handout about complications of bedrest. It is intended for nurses working in less resourced countries. It has been provided by Motivation - an international disability and development organisation working in low-income countries to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities (http://www.motivation.org.uk/).
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Psychosexual Aspects of Spinal Cord Injury
Ducharme
Presentation on psychosocial and sexual issues after SCI. Presented at the Meeting of the African Spinal Cord Injury Meeting in Botswana, November 2015.
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Tracheostomy care post SCI
Bellono
This is a presentation about a special service (called TRAMS) set up to manage SCI patients with tracheostomies.
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A handout about oedema and deep venous thrombosis for nurses working in less resourced countries
Motivation UK
This is a handout about oedeama and deep venous thrombosis. It is intended for nurses working in less resourced countries. It has been provided by Motivation - an international disability and development organisation working in low-income countries to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities (http://www.motivation.org.uk/).
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Splinting for the prevention and correction of contractures in adults with neurological dysfunction.
College of Occupational Therapists
This practice guideline aimes to provide specific recommendations to support clinical practice and decision-making in splinting when used as an intervention for adults with neurological conditions who have, or are at risk of, contractures.
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SCI-ICS: the Spinal Cord Injury_newletter3
van Langevald
This is the third newletter about a classification of physical interventions for SCI rehabilitation.
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Pan Pacific Guideline for the prevention and management of pressure injury (2012)
Australian Wound Management Association
Developed with partners in New Zealand and Hong Kong these guidelines provide best available evidence to optimise the prevention, assessment and management of pressure injuries.
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Summary of the guidelines for the prescription of a seated wheelchair or mobility scooter for people with a traumatic brain injury or SCI.
Enable NSW
The guidelines are intended to inform and guide the therapist on clinical actions and decisions, but do not replace the need for clinical reasoning, judgement and/or supervision. It is intended that prescribers of wheelchairs use this summary of recommendations as a quick reference in conjunction with the complete guidelines and resources.
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An Audit of the prevalence or and factors associated with secondary health conditions in people with traumatic SCI.
Masaka
Presentation on a pilot study into secondary health conditions in people with traumatic SCI in Botswana. Presented at the Meeting of the African Spinal Cord Injury Network, Botswana, Nov 2015.
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Device to measure wrist strength
Glinsky
This is a poster submitted for ANZSCOS conference. It is about a simple device for measuring dynamic wrist strength in the very weak.
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WHO - Manual for Mid-level Rehabilitation Workers
WHO
This is a manual put out by WHO in 1996 for mid-level rehabilition workers aimed at promoting independence following SCI. It is intended for less-resourced countries.
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Vital Capacity recording sheet
Shenton Park SCI unit
This is a recording sheet for vital capacity. Contribution from Shenton Park SCI, Perth, Australia
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Modified COVS - guidelines
Qld. SCI Service
These are the guidelines for the modified COVS. Contribution by Qld. SCI Service, Australia.
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Pamphlet for patients trying to select their first wheelchair
Qld. SCI Service
This is a pamphlet for patients to help them select their first wheelchair. Contribution by Qld. SCI Service, Australia.
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AdmissionTemplate Hampstead SCI Unit
Hampstead SCI unit
This is an admission/assessment template for SCI patients. Contribution from Hamptead SCI Unit, Adelaide, Australia.
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A handout about spinal cord injury for nurses working in less resourced countries
Motivation UK
This is a handout about spinal cord injury. It is intended for nurses working in less resourced countries. It has been provided by Motivation - an international disability and development organisation working in low-income countries to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities (http://www.motivation.org.uk/).
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Care and equipment guidelines: LTCS Authority
LTCS
These are the care and equipment guidelines put out by the Life Time Care and Support Authority (government-funded organisation for people injured in MVA). This outlines what the Australian government will fund. For details see: http://www.lifetimecare.ns
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Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Caregivers
Shepherd Center
A guide for caregivers prepared by the staff of Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Regime for sitting up post pressure area
Qld. SCI Service
This is a seating protocol for patients recovering from pressure areas. Contribution by Qld. SCI Service, Australia
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Brochure treatment of pressure ulcers
Zak
Instructions for patients and carers about pressure care (in Polish).
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SCI Service Delivery Plan for NSW, Australia
Australian government
This is government document put out by the NSW Department of Health, Ausralia. It outlines a plan for further development of SCI services in NSW (state of Australia). For more details see: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pubs/2010/spinal_injury.html
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Discharge summary template
Qld. SCI Service
This is a template for a physiotherapy discharge summary. Contribution from Qld. SCI Service, Australia.
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Pamphlet for patients about wheelchair adjustment
Qld. SCI Service
This is a pamphlet for patients about adjusting their wheelchairs. Contribution by Qld. SCI Service, Australia.
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Peer Support and CBR: Afrique Rehabilitation and Research Consultants NPC (ARRC)
Lloyd
Presentation on peer support services for people with SCI in Africa. Presented at the African Spinal Cord Injuries Network Meeting (AFSCIN), November 2015.
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UK standards for patients requiring spinal cord injury care
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These are some guidelines put out by UK on standards of care for SCI patients. It contains very detailed recommendations on staffing in SCI units.
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Treadmill training with bodyweight support
Rijken
This is a poster done for a conference in Amsterdam in 2004. It is about treadmill gait training with overhead bodyweight support.
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Table summarising benefits of physical activity (animal studies)
Dunlop
This is a table that summaries the evidence from animal studies supporting the use of physical activity following SCI. Contribution by Professor Sarah Dunlop, Perth, Australia
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The nuts and bolts of interdisciplinary team work
Wundram
This is a poster done for a conference. It summarises the dynamics of interdisciplinary rehab team work.
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Spirituality/Religiosity and Spinal Cord Injury Tool
Sharawat
This poster investigates how traumatic spinal cord injury affects a persons spiritual/religious beliefs and practices.
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Strengthening care for the injured: Success stories and lessons learned from around the world
WHO
This publication by the World Health Organisation shows some of the valuable lessons learned by those working on different but overlapping aspects of trauma care worldwide. It focuses on practical, affordable and sustainable efforts, identifying useful methods and strategies that could be adapted for use in other places. It can be accessed at whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2010/9789241563963_eng.pdf
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Appropriate Assistive Devices
Kabaso
Presentation on appropriate assistive technologies for people with SCI in Africa and other developing countries. Presented at the African Spinal Cord Injuries Network Meeting (AFSCIN), November 2015.
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“KE NAKO” - “IT IS TIME“. Living with a spinal cord injury.
Nayiluma
Presentation by Abu Nayiluma about his experience of living with an SCI. Presented at the Meeting of the African Spinal Cord Injury Network, Botswana, Nov 2015.
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Staff competency in handling wheelchairs and pressure relieving cushions
Folpp
This is a poster detailing a quality project done at a Sydney SCI unit. The purpose of the quality project was to upskill all staff involved in manually handling wheelchairs.
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Neural and Functional Outcomes after Lower Extremity And Walking Activity-Based Interventions for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury: A synthesis
Backus
This poster evaluates the literature between 1998 and 2008 related to the efficacy of activity-based interventions for improving neural activity and function in persons with SCI.
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Le livret d'education
Bouchot-Marchal
This is a two-part booklet for patients and families/carers about treating and preventing pressure ulcers. Part one can be found here. It is in French. You can also download the full document here - http://www.e-legraet.com/client/aphp/livret.education.pdf
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Development of arm hand skilled performance up to 5 years after inpatient rehabilitation in persons with a cervical SCI.
Claire
This poster examines long term function in the arm and hand of persons with a cervical SCI. It assesses subjects up to 5 years post-discharge.
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PT DischargeSummary Template
Shenton Park SCI unit
This is a template for a PT discharge summary. Contribution by Shenton Park SCI, Perth, Australia.
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Wheelchair services and support: Addressing barriers to access
Shonaquip
Presentation on assistive technology services available in southern Africa. Shonaquip is a social enterprise which provides comprehensive seating and wheelchair services for people who need posture support and appropriate mobility devices to be able to participate fully in education, health, family and community life. Presented at the African Spinal Cord Injuries Network Meeting (AFSCIN), November 2015.
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Experimental treatments for spinal cord injury: What you should know (Version 2)
Steeves
This booklet aims to address some of the questions surrounding various therapies or treatments after SCI. It provide an update of past research approaches and where their progress stands at this time. It also discusses a number of clinical trials (as of 2012) currently underway or about to commence.
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Brazilian Government’s Guidelines for Management of SCI
De Campos Barbetta
This is guidelines put out by the Brazilian Ministry of Health on the Management of SCI (in Portuguese).
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International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS): An Introduction to the organisation.
ISCoS
An introduction to the role and activities of ISCoS; a not-for-profit organisation dedication to SCI working in collaboration with the World Health Organisation.
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Ithuseng Spinal Rehabilitation Centre Instructor\'s Guide
Shrosbree
This is a manual written to accompany a Self Care Guide for patients and family. It is intended for healthcare workers. It is now quite old (1993) but nonetheless is still relevant. The Self Care Guide is primarily composed of illustrations and was written for those from rural and impoverished areas of South Africa.
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Predicting contractures: study protocol
Diong
This is a poster about a cohort study currently (2009) underway through Sydney SCI units. The purpose of the study is to identify patients susceptible to developing contractures.
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Reaching international consensus to determine the effectiveness over time of reconstructive hand surgery for tetraplegia
Sinnott
This presentation was given at the 2012 ANZCoS conference in Melbourne, Australia. It discusses the process for reaching international consensus to determine the effectiveness over time of reconstructive hand surgery for people with tetraplegia.
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Pamphlet for patients about wheelchair maintenance
Qld. SCI Service
This is a pamphlet for patients on how to maintain their wheelchairs. Contribution by Qld. SCI Service, Australia.
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Awareness about spinal cord injuries amont school athletes of Kandy educational zone
Weerasekara
This is a poster prepared for a conference in a local conference. For full article published on International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications of the same study , check below link. http://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0313.php?rp=P15902
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PT protocols written for Chinese earthquake victims
Handicap International
This is a PT treatment protocol put together for management of people in China following the 2008 earthquakes. The protocol was developed by various not-for-profit organisations including Handicap International.
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5AML
Sydney SCI units
These are the instructions for the 5AML (additional mobility and locomotor items). This was designed to be used in conjunction with the FIM to provide increased sensitivity and responsiveness.
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Working in Africa, with a Spinal Cord Injury.
Van Biljon
Presentation on working with a SCI in Africa. Presented at the Meeting of the African Spinal Cord Injury Network, Botswana, Nov 2015.
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PT consulation policy
Shenton Park SCI unit
This is a policy of PT consultation processes. Contribution by Shenton Park SCI, Perth, Australia.
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SCI Medical Issues
Reeves
Presentation on SCI medical issues given at the Meeting of the African Spinal Cord Injury Network, Botswana, Nov 2015.
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Degenerative spine disorders in chronic spinal cord injury
Hysperska, Hakova
This is a conference presentation about degenerative spine disorder in SCI.
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Guidelines on the provision of manual wheelchairs in less resourced settings
Handicap International
These are guidelines put out by WHO on wheelchair presciption in less resourced countries.
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Goal Planning Template
Prince of Wales SCI unit
This is a template for recording pateints' progress during goal planning meetings. Contribution by Spinal Injury Unit, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
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Le livret d'education
Bouchot-Marchal
This is a two-part booklet for patients and families/carers about treating and preventing pressure ulcers. Part two can be found here. It is in French. You can also download the full document here - http://www.e-legraet.com/client/aphp/livret.education.pdf
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Fear of Falling? No Way! Perception of falls and fear of falling in wheelchair rugby players
Jorgensen
Poster presented at the World Congress for Physical Therapy, Singapore, May 2015.
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