Managing Spinal Cord
Injury
A Guide to Living Well with Spinal
Cord Injury
Edited by
Suzanne Groah, M.D.
ISBN
978-1-886236- 37-0 • 400 pages, 6x9 • Illustrated • Index • Hardcover
• $29.95
Managing Spinal Cord Injury
gives people with spinal cord injury an enlightening look at their
positive futures—while providing a comprehensive overview of the real
medical, psychological, financial challenges they may face. The book is
written with the optimistic—and realistic—perspective that while life
after spinal cord injury will be different—it can be full and
meaningful. It’s an invaluable resource for people who have recently
experienced injury—as well as those years post-injury.
Managing Spinal Cord Injury
begins with “spinal cord injury 101,”
unraveling the complexities of our nervous system and explaining how
spinal cord injury affects physical functioning. It then examines the
impact of injury on the emotional and social lives of affected
people—and provides the tools they need to adapt and flourish. More than
20 of the nation’s top spinal cord injury experts have contributed to
this comprehensive guide, distilling years of experience into 16
jam-packed chapters. The guide approaches life from every
angle—relationships, recreation, family, work and school—and provides
useful tips, case studies, illustrations and charts that turn complex
information into easy-to-understand and useful facts.
Personal stories written by people who are living with
spinal cord injury are rays of light that give hope to patients and
families—and give true testimony to the reality of a meaningful life
after injury. This practical—and inspirational—book summarizes years of
research and clinical experience into an easy-to-navigate reference for
anyone affected by spinal cord injury. It’s a critical resource to read
and re-read time and again.
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