Spinal Cord Injury
Physical therapy
Exercise Therapy for people with Spinal Cord Injury
Enable Exercise is dedicated to helping clients with spinal cord injury rebuild their independence, increase functional capacity, and improve their quality of life. Depending on the mechanism and severity of your injury, you may still have voluntary sensory and motor functions below your level of injury.
Physical therapy can help you maximise your function, maintain your overall health and build your strength and control in your affected and non affected areas.
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Statistics on Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation from Enable Exercise You Should Know
Most people do not give much thought to spinal cord injuries until either they or one of their loved ones experiences one. A few vital statistics about these injuries:
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In Australia, roughly 12,000 people live with a spinal cord injury with around 350 to 400 new injuries occurring each year.
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Of those spinal cord injuries, 35% result in complete quadriplegia or paraplegia while the rest result in incomplete injuries with some nerve functions still in operation.
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Vehicle accidents are the most common cause of spinal cord injuries in Australia.
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If you or a loved one has experienced a spinal injury and you are ready to begin rebuilding independence, contact us today.
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