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SPINAL CORD INJURIES IN A NUTSHELL - VIRTUAL COURSE Course: Therapy Management of Adults with Spinal Cord Injury

Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre
Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dates:      
Wednesday 13th November 2024 - 08.45 to 16.30   
        
Cost:                 
£45.00                  

Venue:            
Virtual Course

Closing date for applications: 30th October 2024   

Aims

• To give an overview of the therapy principles which contribute to the management of an adult with an acute spinal cord injury.
•  The course includes:

Virtual tour of the Centre; causes/types of SCI including syndromes; functional expectations; respiratory care; upper limb management and posture & seating.  There will also be an overview of acute and long- term management plus advice on complications.

• The course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff working in referring hospitals, the community or rehabilitation centres wishing to improve their knowledge of working with spinal cord injury patients but other professions may attend as well. Numbers will be limited to allow for Q & A sessions.  

For further information please contact:
Claire Trask claire.trask4@nhs.net
0114 2715674

For applications, please contact:
Sth.atsld@nhs.net