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What is the recommended velocity for wheelchair training to aim for in order to improve community function?
What is the recommended velocity for wheelchair training to aim for in order to improve community function?
What is the recommended contact angle during wheelchair propulsion?
What is the recommended contact angle during wheelchair propulsion?
What percentage prevalence of shoulder pain is associated with shoulder pain and sci pain due to chronic shoulder impingement/Rotator Cuff (RC) tears?
What percentage prevalence of shoulder pain is associated with shoulder pain and sci pain due to chronic shoulder impingement/Rotator Cuff (RC) tears?
Which of the following factors is NOT weakly linked to shoulder pain after spinal cord injury (SCI)?
Which of the following factors is NOT weakly linked to shoulder pain after spinal cord injury (SCI)?
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for shoulder pain after SCI?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for shoulder pain after SCI?
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What is a key aspect to consider when providing activity-based therapy for individuals with SCI?
What is a key aspect to consider when providing activity-based therapy for individuals with SCI?
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Why is wheelchair mobility emphasized in the rehabilitation of individuals with SCI?
Why is wheelchair mobility emphasized in the rehabilitation of individuals with SCI?
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Which level of SCI patients are likely to require assistance from trunk musculature for independent home ambulation?
Which level of SCI patients are likely to require assistance from trunk musculature for independent home ambulation?
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What is a common consequence of developing shoulder pain for individuals with higher-level SCI?
What is a common consequence of developing shoulder pain for individuals with higher-level SCI?
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In the context of SCI rehabilitation, what does the term 'neuroplasticity' refer to?
In the context of SCI rehabilitation, what does the term 'neuroplasticity' refer to?
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Why does general rehabilitation for individuals with SCI progress to high-intensity individualized activity-based therapy?
Why does general rehabilitation for individuals with SCI progress to high-intensity individualized activity-based therapy?
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What is the primary focus of the research by Sawatsky in 2015 related to shoulder pain in individuals with spinal cord injuries?
What is the primary focus of the research by Sawatsky in 2015 related to shoulder pain in individuals with spinal cord injuries?
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In the study by Mulroy in 2011, what type of training was provided to the group with shoulder pain due to paraplegia?
In the study by Mulroy in 2011, what type of training was provided to the group with shoulder pain due to paraplegia?
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What is the significance of resting the shoulder or hand in individuals with spinal cord injuries according to the text?
What is the significance of resting the shoulder or hand in individuals with spinal cord injuries according to the text?
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What is a common secondary condition that patients with spinal cord injuries need to address to optimize function and participation?
What is a common secondary condition that patients with spinal cord injuries need to address to optimize function and participation?
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What is the primary concern regarding heterotopic ossification in individuals with spinal cord injuries?
What is the primary concern regarding heterotopic ossification in individuals with spinal cord injuries?
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Based on the text, what was the main focus of the Stomps study in relation to shoulder pain in individuals with paraplegia?
Based on the text, what was the main focus of the Stomps study in relation to shoulder pain in individuals with paraplegia?
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What is a common intervention to address neurogenic bladder in spinal cord injury patients?
What is a common intervention to address neurogenic bladder in spinal cord injury patients?
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Why is neurogenic bladder control important for spinal cord injury patients?
Why is neurogenic bladder control important for spinal cord injury patients?
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What is the purpose of clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) in spinal cord injury patients?
What is the purpose of clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) in spinal cord injury patients?
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How does hydrophilic coated catheters contribute to the management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in SCI patients?
How does hydrophilic coated catheters contribute to the management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in SCI patients?
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Which factor impacts the length of hospitalization for spinal cord injury patients?
Which factor impacts the length of hospitalization for spinal cord injury patients?
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What is the main benefit of using trial voiding with bladder scans in spinal cord injury patients?
What is the main benefit of using trial voiding with bladder scans in spinal cord injury patients?
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What is the recommended seat width for a wheelchair compared to the person's width?
What is the recommended seat width for a wheelchair compared to the person's width?
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Why is it important for the seat depth of a wheelchair to be 2 inches shorter than a specific distance?
Why is it important for the seat depth of a wheelchair to be 2 inches shorter than a specific distance?
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In Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), what does UMN/Mixed Presentation likely indicate?
In Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), what does UMN/Mixed Presentation likely indicate?
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Which of the following can be used as external triggers in FES for lower extremities?
Which of the following can be used as external triggers in FES for lower extremities?
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What muscle is typically targeted with FES due to its role in forwarding advancement during gait?
What muscle is typically targeted with FES due to its role in forwarding advancement during gait?
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Why is it recommended to have a symmetric bipolar waveform for activating Gluteus Maximus with FES?
Why is it recommended to have a symmetric bipolar waveform for activating Gluteus Maximus with FES?
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