spinal cord injury

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Incomplete vs. Complete Spinal Cord Injury

April 6, 2017

An incomplete spinal cord injury allows for a different level of function than a complete spinal cord injury. Learn about the difference and rehab goals. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: rehabilitation, spinal cord, spinal cord injury, spine injury
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What Are the Levels of Spinal Cord Injury?

April 3, 2017

Many people associate spinal cord injury with severe disability, but there's a wide range of experiences based on the level of spinal cord injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: paraplegia, quadriplegia, spinal cord injury, spine injury
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Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Technologies

March 6, 2015

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) can cause permanent changes in your body's strength, sensations, and functions. Discover our innovative rehab technology at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: ArmeoÂ®, GameCycleÂ®, LokomatÂ®, Nintendo WiiÂ®, paraplegia, quadriplegia, Spinal cord injuries, spinal cord injury, spinal cord injury rehab, tetraplegia, UPMC
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Q&A: Facts About Spinal Cord Injury

October 23, 2014

Learn more about spinal cord injuries (SCI), including what causes them, how they are treated and what the rehabilitation process looks like for patients. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
Tagged with: Amanda Harrington, neurosurgery, outpatient therapy, pain, rehabilitation, spasms, spinal cord injury, Spinal Cord Injury Services, UPMC Center for Spinal Cord Injury
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Inpatient Rehab Technology

December 29, 2013

Learn about the different types of robotics and gaming technologies provided at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute to help patients with their recovery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: Apple, Armeo®, balance, brain injury, cardiovascular exercise, exercise bike, flexibility, GameCube®, GameCycle, gaming technology, iPad®, Lokomat, multiple sclerosis, neurological disease, Nintendo, rehabilitation, robotic leg supports, robotic treadmill, robotics, spinal cord injury, stationary bicycle, strength training, stroke, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

Incomplete vs. Complete Spinal Cord Injury

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Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Technologies

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