A Patient’s Journey Through Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
Description
What does it take to recover from a spinal cord injury? In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Powell, a spinal cord injury survivor, to hear his powerful story of resilience, rehabilitation, and regaining independence.
Charlie shares his journey from the initial injury to long-term recovery, highlighting the impact of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) in restoring function and quality of life. We explore the challenges he faced, the role of a multidisciplinary rehab team, and the importance of setting realistic goals during the healing process.
Key Takeaways:
✔️ The emotional and physical challenges of spinal cord injury recovery
✔️ How PM&R specialists and rehab teams shape a patient’s journey
✔️ The power of goal setting in rehabilitation
✔️ Collaboration between rehab professionals
✔️ How healthcare providers can advocate for spinal cord injury patients
Listen now for a firsthand look at how rehabilitation medicine transforms lives.
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