Farhan Ishaque, Mahwish Shamim.
Rehabilitation of Paraplegia.
Baqai J Health Sci Jan ;11(1):23-9.

The term Paraplegia is used to define the loss of ability to move or feel both legs and lower trunk. Paraplegia is usually caused by an injury to the spinal cord at the level of thoracic, lumbar or sacral region, which sequentially results in a loss or damaged function. Injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident, gunshot and during sports activities may result in paraplegia. Non-traumatic factors like scoliosis, spinal tumors and spina bifida can also cause paraplegia. Paraplegic patients have an extensive stage of rehabilitation ahead. Most important goals for paraplegic rehabilitation are to increase strength, improve flexibility, increase endurance or aerobic conditioning, gait training, transfer training and improve body positioning.

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