Can-SCIP Coach App
  1. Can-SCIP
  2. Recommendations
  3. Guidelines
  4. Section 2 - MANAGEMENT OF SCI COMPLICATIONS

V - ACTIVITY-BASED THERAPY




V.1.1
All individuals with SCI should be considered for individual assessment for the potential benefits of standing as physiologically stable, and it is practically possible following SCI. (Adapted from CGFS 2013, p.11; Level A)
V.1.2
Specific goals should be identified for the individual with SCI based on the initial assessment and on-going evaluation. Suitable outcome measures should be used. (CGFS 2013, p.12; Level C)
V.1.3
Individuals with an acute or subacute cervical SCI be offered functional electrical stimulation as an option to improve hand and wrist function. (Adapted from TIME 2017, p.235S; Level C)
V.1.4
Offer body weight–supported treadmill training as an option for ambulation training in addition to conventional overground walking, dependent on resource availability, context, and local expertise. (TIME 2017, p.234S; Level C)