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Learning Objectives
Explain the normal physical and physiological components of the spinal cord and column and how normal nerve function works.
Describe what happens to the cord after injury and the resulting cascade of difficulties with the entire body resulting from the injury.
List the complications of spinal cord injury including life-threatening conditions.
Present the areas of concern for a long-term healthy life with spinal cord injury.
Explain what research is being done on spinal cord injuries.
Describe the specific skills needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle living with SCI.