The article discusses a collaboration between researchers and occupational therapists aimed at improving upper limb rehabilitation for patients with high-level spinal cord injuries. Observations from therapy practices revealed a gap in effective rehabilitation techniques, as focus had primarily been on lower limb treatments. Specifically, patients with C5 and C6 spinal lesions often experience severe arm function impairment. The team explored existing rehabilitation methods, which typically involved basic physical artefacts like skateboards and tubes to facilitate arm movement, indicating the need for more refined approaches to support coordinated recovery efforts.
The collaboration with occupational therapists highlighted the need for enhanced methods in upper limb rehabilitation for patients with high level spinal cord injuries.
Occupational therapists identified that traditional rehabilitation methods were largely focused on lower limbs, prompting the need for innovation in upper limb therapies.
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