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BACK on TRACK A basic introduction for those learning to live with a spinal cord injury Julian Verkaaik B Design (Industrial)
When you first have a spinal cord injury or impairment so much of what you have to learn seems like it has come straight from a medical or a nursing textbook. Even though most of us aren’t doctors or nurses we ARE experts about ourselves so what we need is just enough information for us to start asking questions of the doctors, nurses and other health professionals who WORK FOR US! “Back on Track” is NOT the whole answer. It is a basic introduction to help you start the question-asking process. People who ask questions are the ones who recover or rehabilitate the quickest and who succeed the best. So read this book and start asking lots and lots of questions! Ben Lucas Garry Chief Executive Wilson Chief New Zealand Executive Spinal Trust ACC Disclaimer: This publication has been produced with the full medical support of the Burwood Spinal Unit. It is intended as a guide only and should not be used to replace the medical opinions of your health professionals. Medical knowledge is constantly evolving and preferred rehabilitation techniques may differ from region to region. Readers are strongly advised to confi m that information in this publication conforms to current standards of practice endorsed by your spinal unit. Published and Distributed by: The New Zealand Spinal Trust Allan Bean Centre, Burwood Hospital, Entrance 3, Mairehau Road, Private Bag 4708, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, stored or transmitted by any mechanical, photographic or electronic processes or techniques, for public or private use, without the express written permission of the publisher. © First edition New Zealand Spinal Trust, December 2004 © Second edition New Zealand Spinal Trust, August 2009 © Third edition New Zealand Spinal Trust, September 2014 To learn more about the New Zealand Spinal Trust go to: www.nzspinaltrust.org.nz Third edition printed September 2014 by THE CAXTON PRESS. ISBN 978-0-473-29020-7 © New Zealand Spinal Trust, 2014
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Page 6 and 7: "What's all this Rehab about anyway
Page 8 and 9: Contents Intro Spinal 101 © New Ze
Page 11 and 12: A word about medical terms… The s
Page 13 and 14: Immediate Effects of Injury • In
Page 15 and 16: Your Spinal Column © New Zealand S
Page 17 and 18: Peripheral Nerves & Functions At ev
Page 19 and 20: Your Spinal Cord Your Spinal Cord i
Page 21 and 22: What is Spinal Cord Impairment? Spi
Page 23 and 24: Spinal Shock, Reflexes & Spasm Spin
Page 25 and 26: Skin & Sensation The pairs of perip
Page 27 and 28: Descriptions No two spinal cord imp
Page 29 and 30: Common Terms The following table co
Page 31: Common Terms TERM FULL NAME EXPLANA

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