Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
8753727 | Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2018 | 32 Pages |
Abstract
Delivering at least 120 sessions of LT improves recovery from incomplete chronic SCI. Because walking reduces rehospitalization, LT delivered beyond the average 20-session insurance limit can reduce rehospitalizations and long-term health costs.
Keywords
NRNInternational Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord InjuryISNCSCIMFRMCIDBBSAISMDC10MWT6MWT10-m walk test6-minute walk testSpinal cord injuriesSpinal cord injuryLocomotor trainingRehabilitationMinimum detectable changeMinimum clinically important differenceLocomotionsciAmerican Spinal Injury Association Impairment ScaleBerg balance scaleHealth care costsOrthostatic hypotension
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Medicine and Dentistry (General)
Authors
Sarah A. PT, MBA, MHA, Douglas PhD, Carol P. PT, MPT, Gail F. PhD, D. Michele PT, EdD,