Spinal Cord Injury, didn't get a lot of attention until the Korean War and returning injured soldiers. Methodist Hospital, in Indianapolis, IN developed the 1st Spinal Cord Injury Unit. Today, there is so much more by comparison. The Miami Project, Shepard Hospital, Kessler Hospital, Rehab Institute of Chicago, Craig Hospital and so many more clinics serving those with Neuro Injuries. OTs, PTs, RTs and nurses are getting better with knowledge and training. The sad thing is serious neuro injuries continue to occur and test the limits of our medical expertise. The future is promising and I hope that all of us continue to learn. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/24/2009 6:09:01 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Forgot to send this to the group instead of one person: All of my experiences in rehab and then going to outpatient rehab after I came home -- have been better with PTs than OTs by far. This was a recent topic not too long ago here and I remember writing that here on the list then too. In my experience, all the OTs wanted to put everyone with a spinal cord injury "into the same box" or even "into the same disability box" as other disabilities. By that I mean that if a certain gadget or gizmo works for "so and so" -- then it should work for everyone. All of mine were also very snooty and they KNEW unequivocally what was best. On the other hand all of my PTs were great! I was in rehab three months and then went to outpatient rehab for probably three months also. This was 28 years ago so times have changed and experiences are all different. I say 28 years because I was in the hospital (before in-house rehab hospital) for nine months. In case you notice that my signature below says 29 years. Lori Michaelson Age - 44 /5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62)
