Spinal Cord Injury - unit 3

Question 1

causes of SCI

Answer 1

traumatic accident, or non-traumatic such as cancer, infection, MS

Question 2

common symptoms after a SCI

Answer 2

loss of sensation and motor function, breathing problems, loss of bladder control, spasticity

Question 3

how might the nervous system be impacted after an SCI

Answer 3

nerves are damaged so there is sensation and sensory info that is

Question 4

how might the musculoskeletal system be impacted after an SCI

Answer 4

lack of motor function, so muscles don’t receive info and can’t completely move against gravity

Question 5

what is NMES spinal cord injury treatment

Answer 5

neuromuscular electrical stimulation

Question 6

how does NMES work

Answer 6

electrical impulses sent to nerved which causes muscles to contract (mimics action potential)

Question 7

how do the electrical signals help with muscles and bones

Answer 7

preserves muscle and bone mass

Question 8

what can NMES reduce in muscles

Answer 8

spasticity