SCI Functional Outcomes Flashcards
independent with all wheelchair management
paraplegia
dependent for all transfers
C1-C4
weight shifts modified independent with side to side lean/forward lean, or depression weight shift
C7-C8
independent with all bed mobility
C7-C8 and paraplegia
C7-C8
low tetraplegia
some assistance required and able to verbally direct wheelchair management
C6
injury at level of thoracic, lumbar or sacral spine
paraplegia
injuries at level of cervical spine
tetraplegia (quadriplegia)
gait not available
high/mid-level/low tetraplegia
requires minimal assistance to modified independent with equipment for bed mobility, able to verbally direct
C6
modified independent with manual wheelchair on smooth surface in forward direction, maximal assistance to dependent with manual wheelchair in all other situations
C5
minimal assistance to modified independent with all ROM/positioning, able to verbally direct
C7-C8
C1-C5
high tetraplegia
dependent with dressing and bathing, able to verbally direct
C1-C5
grooming is modified independent with adaptive equipment
C6