CONTENTS
Introduction:
A Brave New World................................................. 1
Chapter One:
What Spinal Cord Injury Is — and Isn’t................. 5
Chapter Two:
Diagnosis and Early Treatment.............................. 13
Chapter Three:
A Rehabilitation Education: An Overview............. 25
Chapter Four:
Mobility................................................................. 39
Chapter Five:
Bladder and Bowel Management........................... 51
Chapter Six:
Sexuality................................................................ 66
Chapter Seven:
Skin Care............................................................... 73
Chapter Eight:
Recognizing the Risk of Certain Complications.... 82
Chapter Nine:
The Psychological Realm....................................... 97
Chapter Ten:
Miscellaneous Matters.........................................107
Chapter Eleven:
Helping Your Loved One Means Helping Yourself: Caregiver Relief.....................................114
Chapter Twelve:
Help! Questions and Answers to Common Problems and Situations......................121
Epilogue:
Appendix A:
The Strength of the Spirit Can Prevail.................130 When You Leave Rehabilitation: Equipment You May Need for Living..................132
Appendix B:
What to Look for in a Wheelchair......................134
Appendix C:
Community and National Resources for Help.....139
Sources:
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Index:
............................................................................147