Spinal cord injury rehabilitation. 5. Through the lifespan.

This self-directed learning module highlights new advances in this topic area. It is part of the chapter on spinal cord injury rehabilitation in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This section explores the medical, psychologic, and social challenges facing an individual with an acquired spinal cord injury. Special emphasis is placed on the dynamic nature of these issues as one progresses through the lifespan.