From My Perspective: Blog Posts From Around the World About
Rehabilitation Following Spinal Cord Injury
By Sharon Parmet
January 16, 2025
The Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research (CROR) at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab was awarded a $4.2 million, five-year grant to explore how different rehabilitation lengths of stay and intensity of rehabilitation affect outcomes and quality of life for people with spinal cord injury in different countries.
During that time, it has collected blog posts by people with SCI in several global communities about their injuries and rehabilitation. It contains stories from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and The Netherlands and share reflections on their unique rehabilitation experiences, what worked, what they wanted more (or less) of in rehabilitation, what it was like going home, and even how they are doing today.
Sarra was the mother of three young children managing a farm when a riding accident caused her spinal cord injury.
A young Veteran puts on a brave face for family and friends after a swimming accident causes a spinal cord injury.
A British executive enters rehabilitation after a spinal cyst impacts his mobility.
Goal #1: To Hug My Wife
After a car accident that impacted several members of his family, Viraj underwent rehabilitation, secured accessible housing and went back to work.
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