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Case Studies The following case studies of patients with spinal cord injuries show the manifold strengths of the Rehab Cycle in clincial practice. The individuals portrayed in these cases differ in regard to the nature and cause of their injuries and the height of the lesion.

1	Goal Setting

2	Independence

3	Hope

4	Health Behavior

5	SCI in the Elderly

6	Recovery after traumatic SCI

7	Vocations

8	Community Reintegration

9	Sports in Rehabilitation

10	Walking Recovery

11	Care in Developing Countries

12	SCI and Environmental Accessibility

13	SCI in Adolescence and Peer Relationships

14	Bowel and bladder management

15	Psychological issues and SCI

16	When more time is less

17	Motivation and rehabilitation

Case Study 4:

Challenges of Optimizing Health Maintenance

Questions

Q1. Identify frequent complications following an SCI. Answer

Q2. Describe the stages of pressure ulcers. Answer

Q3. Name predictive factors for developing pressure ulcers in SCI patients. Answer

Q4. How does health and risk behavior influence the development of complications of SCI? Answer

Q5. To improve Monica’s ability to look after her health, which factors are most important to prevent further pressure ulcers? Answer