Rehabilitation Exercises
Spinal Cord Injury Exercises
Spinal cord injury rehabilitation builds strength in working muscles, maintains flexibility in paralysed limbs, trains breathing and teaches transfers and wheelchair skills. Goals depend on the level and completeness of the injury.
What it does
Exercise maintains function, reduces complications and supports independence.
It is a regular part of rehab plans for spinal cord injury, quadriplegia and cauda equina syndrome, and it features in our paralysis physiotherapy programmes.
How to do it
- Range of motion and stretching for all joints.
- Strengthening of the arms and any active muscles.
- Breathing and cough training, especially in higher injuries.
- Seated balance and transfer practice.
- Standing with frames where appropriate.
How much
Daily, with regular review.
Stop and check with us if
- Pounding headache, sweating and flushing above the injury level in injuries at T6 or above. This can be autonomic dysreflexia and is an emergency.
Exercises in this programme
Medical note
These instructions are general guidance, not a personal prescription. If you have a recent injury or surgery, a diagnosed condition, or symptoms such as numbness, weakness or dizziness, get assessed before starting. Stop and seek advice if pain increases sharply or you feel unwell.
Frequently asked questions
What is autonomic dysreflexia?
Can exercise help nerve recovery?
Related treatments
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