What it is
A short, honest summary.
- —Damage to the cord — traumatic or otherwise — that disrupts signal between brain and body.
- —Injury level and completeness determine the starting picture, not the ending one.
- —Rehabilitation works the body and the nervous system together, for years.
What families notice
The signals worth taking seriously.
- 01Loss of sensation or movement below a level on the body
- 02Bladder, bowel, or sexual function changes
- 03Spasticity — involuntary tightness or movement
- 04Skin pressure concerns from immobility
- 05Mood, identity, and relationship changes
My approach
How the work is structured.
- —Functional goal-setting — transfers, self-care, mobility, return to work where possible.
- —Strength, endurance, and skill training scaled to the injury level.
- —Caregiver education on transfers, pressure care, and bowel/bladder routines.
- —Coordination with the physiatrist, urologist, and occupational therapist as needed.
What recovery looks like
A plain-language picture.
“Recovery in SCI is uneven and often surprising. Some return comes fast; some takes years. Rehab is not a sprint, and it is not finite.”
FAQ
Common questions, answered briefly.
- Is there a time limit on recovery after SCI?
- No. While most spontaneous return occurs in the first 18 months, function continues to improve with sustained, skilled work.
- Will my family member walk again?
- Honestly, it depends on the injury level and completeness. We set near-term functional goals and revise as the picture sharpens.