Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

What is the primary role of the spinal cord?

Which level of spinal cord injury typically affects the muscles needed for breathing, potentially requiring ventilator support?

What is the most frequent cause of traumatic spinal cord injuries?

Which of the following is a non-traumatic cause of spinal cord injury?

Approximately what percentage of people with spinal cord injuries are men?

Pneumonia is the leading cause of death for individuals with spinal cord injuries. What condition is the second leading cause?

Which of the following is a primary effect of spinal cord injury?

A patient with a spinal cord injury is experiencing a sudden onset of hypertension, bradycardia, and a severe headache. What condition is likely occurring?

What is the immediate treatment for autonomic dysreflexia?

Which of the following exercise goals is most important for individuals with spinal cord injury?

Before prescribing an exercise program for an individual with a spinal cord injury, what is the most important first step?

For individuals with lower extremity paralysis, strength training is crucial. Why?

Which of the following exercise types is BEST for improving heart health and endurance in individuals with spinal cord injuries?

What is the primary benefit of regular stretching and range of motion exercises for individuals with spinal cord injuries?

Which of the following pieces of equipment is specifically designed to provide body weight support during exercise, helping individuals with SCI to practice walking or other weight-bearing activities?

Which of the following refers to exercise equipment that uses electrical stimulation to activate paralyzed muscles during activity?

Which of the following is a key consideration when designing a cardiovascular training program for a patient with a spinal cord injury?

What is the main purpose of adapted exercise equipment for individuals with spinal cord injuries?

Which of the following is an example of an adapted exercise equipment?

If a patient with a spinal cord injury needs to improve their ability to perform daily tasks that involve reaching and pulling, which type of adapted equipment would be MOST beneficial?

Which of the following is a potential benefit of using an exoskeleton for exercise in individuals with spinal cord injuries?

Why is strength training important for patients with spinal cord injuries?

What does cardiovascular training do for patients with spinal cord injuries?

What do regular stretching and range of motion exercises do for patients with spinal cord injuries?

Which of the following best describes the mechanism by which the Alter G anti-gravity treadmill assists with rehabilitation?

Following a spinal cord injury, what is the MOST likely reason for a patient to use a standing frame?

A physical therapist is working with a patient who has a spinal cord injury and limited hand function. To facilitate exercises targeting specific muscle groups, which type of adaptive equipment would be MOST useful?

Which of the following would be a key focus when incorporating flexibility and range of motion exercises into a rehabilitation program for a patient with spinal cord injury?

For an individual with a spinal cord injury at the T6 level, which of the following would be the MOST appropriate initial cardiovascular exercise prescription?

Compared to individuals without spinal cord injuries, what modification may be necessary when prescribing strength training exercises?

Which of the following is a crucial consideration when monitoring an individual with a spinal cord injury during exercise?

How might an exercise program assist in preventing a common secondary complication?

A physical therapist is designing an exercise program for a client with a spinal cord injury. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way to engage the client in goal setting?

A client post spinal cord injury expresses concerns about participating in exercise due to fear of falling. Which of the following would be MOST appropriate intervention.