Provides a general definition of what a spinal chord injury. Breaks it down by explaining how one gets a bruise.
Discusses the importance of the spinal cord, and how it relays messages across the body.
Explains an "incomplete" spinal cord injury as a term used to describe patients who still have some preservation of motor skills and sensation.
Explains the importance of seeing a medical professional as soon as possible when having a potential SCI.
Each injury varies in recovery. There is no exact timetable of how long it may take for a person to recover.
Breaks down the four levels of the spinal cord and what areas of the body each affects.
Gives a basic understanding of compression- essentially pressure against the spinal cord.
