Pelvic floor dysfunction is a significant concern for individuals with spinal cord injuries, affecting their quality of life in multiple ways. The pelvic floor, a group of muscles supporting the pelvic organs, plays a vital role in bowel and bladder control as well as sexual function.When a spinal cord injury [...]
Using a manual wheelchair for mobility places considerable stress on the upper limbs, particularly the shoulder joint. The repetitive nature of wheelchair propulsion as well as daily stresses of transferring and weight relieving tasks can lead to wear and tear of the shoulder joint.It is not surprising that nearly 71 [...]
Delivering physical activity interventions to people living with spinal cord injuries (SCI) can be difficult, in part, due to the fact that there are many variables to address; and determining which ones are most important may only be relevant to that individual. As physiotherapists, we understand the benefits of [...]
At Propel Physiotherapy, we take an evidence informed approach to our rehabilitation programs incorporating current understanding of neurophysiology, motor learning and neuroplasticity principles to enhance therapeutic outcomes. While knowing how and where a spinal cord injury occurred is a key indicator of what level of recovery is expected, two [...]
