South Australian Spinal Cord Injury Service Patient Handbook
Information about spinal cord injury and our service is located in the South Australian Spinal Cord Injury Service Rehabilitation Manual. We invite you to review the chapters below.
- Chapter 1: Anatomy of the Spinal and Nervous System (PDF 467KB)
- Chapter 2: Spinal Cord Injury (PDF 112KB)
- Chapter 3: Impact of SCI on the Musculoskeletal System (PDF 117KB)
- Chapter 4: Autonomic Nervous System (PDF 104KB)
- Chapter 5: Skin Care (PDF 308KB)
- Chapter 6: Bladder Care (PDF 106KB)
- Chapter 7: Bowel Management (PDF 82KB)
- Chapter 8: Sexuality & Fertility (PDF 534KB)
- Chapter 9: Medications (PDF 140KB)
- Chapter 10: Adjusting to Life after Spinal Cord Injury (PDF 72KB)
- Chapter 11: The Spinal Injury Unit Team (PDF 197KB)
- Chapter 12: Services Associated with the Spinal Injury Unit (PDF 172KB)
- Chapter 13: Equipment, Seating and Posture (PDF 220KB)
- Chapter 14: ‘Getting By’ at Hampstead (PDF 110KB)
- Chapter 15: Handouts and Specific Information (PDF 94KB)
- Chapter 16: Troubleshooting Guide (PDF 72KB)
- Chapter 17: Glossary of Terms (PDF 107KB)
If your require further information about the patient handbook, contact the Statewide Rehabilitation Services Building, Repat Health Precinct on (08) 87326 1600.