Why are tetraplegic patients content?

Objective: To assess the effects of spinal cord injury (SCI) on perceived health-related quality of life (QOL).

Background: SCI is physically disabling, socially handicapping, and romantically limiting. Nevertheless, little is known about post-SCI neurocognitive and psychosocial life. Better understanding of the cognitive and emotional worlds of SCI patients is essential to better address and meet their needs and expectations. Continue Reading »

Last week’s death of a Loveland woman while she jumped on a trampoline with her children was rare, but injuries on the device are common.

Most trampoline-related accidents do not result in severe injury, said Dr. Donald Peck Leslie, medical director at Shepherd Center, a leading Rehabilitation center in Atlanta, Ga.

“Often we see long bone injuries in the arms or legs,” Leslie said. “It’s a rare occurrence to see death.” Continue Reading »