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abdominal barrier pad, ref 1
ABT (activity-based therapies), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
acceptance stage of grieving process, ref 1
accessibility issues, ref 1
overview, ref 1
creating an accessible home, ref 1
home accessibility and wheelchair choice, ref 1
lodging when traveling, ref 1
public transportation, ref 1
vehicle for transportation, ref 1
workplace accessibility, ref 1
activities of daily living (ADL), ref 1
activity-based therapies (ABT), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
acupuncture, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
acute neurological injury. See ANI
acute pain, ref 1
AD (autonomic dysreflexia), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5
adaptive devices, tools, and more, ref 1
aids for daily living, ref 1
artificial intelligence, ref 1
brain-computer interfaces, ref 1
fall prevention, ref 1
as future of neurorestoration, ref 1, ref 2
neuroprosthetics using exoskeleton technology, ref 1
paying for your devices, ref 1
planning for discharge, ref 1
sensory devices, ref 1
speech synthesis, ref 1
sports and recreational activities, ref 1, ref 2
transfer devices, ref 1, ref 2
wearable devices, ref 1
ADL (activities of daily living), ref 1
advanced medical home model (patient-centered medical home model), ref 1
Advocacy Day events, ref 1
advocacy efforts, ref 1
advocacy groups, ref 1
AF (atrial fibrillation), ref 1
AFO (ankle-foot orthosis), ref 1
air flow beds, ref 1
Airbnb, ref 1
airline reservations, ref 1
American Heart Association (AHA), ref 1
American Psychiatric Association (APA), ref 1
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5
anger stage of grieving process, ref 1
ANI (acute neurological injury)
and alcohol, ref 1
bone density loss, ref 1
and bowel function, ref 1
and CRPS, ref 1
effects of stress, ref 1
and heart disease, ref 1, ref 2
and neuropathic pain, ref 1
pneumonia susceptibility, ref 1
quality sleep routine after, ref 1
TCM therapies for, ref 1
UTI treatment, ref 1
and weight, ref 1
and yoga, ref 1
See also spinal cord injury patients; stroke patients; traumatic brain injury patients
ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), ref 1
ANS. See autonomic nervous system
antibiotics for pressure ulcers, ref 1
antidepressant medication, ref 1, ref 2
anxiety disorders, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
aphasia, ref 1
arrhythmia and AF, ref 1
artificial intelligence (AI), ref 1
aspiration, ref 1
aspiration pneumonia, ref 1, ref 2
assistive technology, ref 1, ref 2
Assistive Technology Industry Association, ref 1
atelectasis, ref 1
atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries (CAD), ref 1
atrial fibrillation (AF), ref 1
autolytic debridment, ref 1
autonomic dysfunction and CVD risk, ref 1, ref 2
autonomic dysreflexia (AD), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
autonomic nervous system (ANS)
and AD symptoms, ref 1
and blood pressure, ref 1
and body temperature regulation, ref 1
and bowel function, ref 1
and digestive tract, ref 1
risks related to ANI and, ref 1
sleep apnea from dysfunction of, ref 1
baclofen, ref 1
balanced forearm orthosis (BFO), ref 1, ref 2
bargaining part of grieving process, ref 1
bathing aids, ref 1
bathroom accessibility, ref 1
BCI (brain-computer interface), ref 1, ref 2
BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), ref 1
bed, choosing your, ref 1
bedroom accessibility, ref 1
behavioral approaches to pain management, ref 1
behavioral responses to ASD or PSTD, ref 1
Berk, Bradford C.
advocacy efforts, ref 1
autonomic dysfunction of, ref 1
bicycle accident, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
biographical information, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
dating experiences, ref 1
divorce and personal success, ref 1
electric wheelchair provides freedom, ref 1
exercise during first three months, ref 1
fitness pre-accident, ref 1
focusing on walking, ref 1
goals in rehabilitation, ref 1
grieving the loss, ref 1
meditation practice, ref 1
moving to an accessible home, ref 1
neuroplasticity exercises, ref 1
pain management methods, ref 1
PTSD of, ref 1
recovery success, ref 1
simple devices that work for him, ref 1
success of bowel program, ref 1
swallowing food challenges, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
BFO (balanced forearm orthosis), ref 1, ref 2
bicycle, recumbent, ref 1, ref 2
BIONIK InMotionArm, ref 1
bisphosphonates, ref 1
bladder. See bowel and bladder function; digestive tract health
bladder stones, ref 1
blindsight, ref 1
body image, ref 1
body weight support and balance systems, ref 1
body/mind connection, ref 1
mental tools for recovery, ref 1
neuroplasticity, ref 1
neuroplasticity exercises, ref 1
neurorehabilitation practices, ref 1
and state of consciousness, ref 1
Botox for diminishing spasticity, ref 1
botulinum toxin (Botox), ref 1
bowel and bladder function
and acupuncture, ref 1
chronic neurogenic bladder, ref 1, ref 2
and sexual healing, ref 1
spasm prevention and defense, ref 1
toileting aids, ref 1
See also digestive tract health
bowel management outside the home, ref 1
bowel program, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
bradycardia, ref 1
brain
cerebrum and cerebellum, ref 1, ref 2
depression and activation procedures, ref 1
and functional MRI, ref 1
proprioception, ref 1
and sexual arousal, ref 1
stroke damage, ref 1
TBI damage, ref 1
Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), ref 1
brain-computer interface (BCI), ref 1, ref 2
brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), ref 1
breathing problems after ANI, ref 1
breathing, strengthening your, ref 1
Broca’s area of the brain, ref 1, ref 2
bronchospasm, ref 1
bus tours, ref 1
CAD (atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries), ref 1
calcium score, ref 1
calendar of daily events, ref 1
Calimeris, Dorothy, ref 1
CAM (complementary and alternative medicine), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
Campbell, T. Colin, ref 1
Campbell, Thomas M., ref 1
canes, ref 1
cannabidiol (CBD), ref 1
cannabis and cannabinoids, ref 1
capsaicin, ref 1
cardiac catherization and angiogram, ref 1
cardiovascular disease (CVD)
and cholesterol, ref 1
purified fish oil vs., ref 1
risk factors, ref 1
and smoking, ref 1
and testosterone level, ref 1
and type 2 diabetes, ref 1
cardiovascular system, ref 1, ref 2
caregivers, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), ref 1
carpets as a trip hazard, ref 1
catastrophic thinking, ref 1
CBD (cannabidiol), ref 1
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
for anxiety, ref 1
for chronic stress and anxiety, ref 1
combining with support groups, ref 1
for depression, ref 1
exposure therapy with, ref 1
for grief treatment, ref 1
including in treatment plan, ref 1
for PTSD, ref 1
Celebrex (celecoxib), ref 1
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ref 1
central nervous system
and cerebrum of the brain, ref 1
damage and muscle atrophy, ref 1
pain from damage to, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
Tootsie Roll pop analogy, ref 1
Central Pain Syndrome, ref 1
central pattern generators (CPGs), ref 1
cerebrum and cerebellum of the brain, ref 1, ref 2
certified home health aide, ref 1
CHA2DS2-VASc score, ref 1
checking in at airports, ref 1
China. See traditional Chinese medicine
China Study, The (Campbell and Campbell), ref 1
Chinese diet, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
cholesterol and CVD, ref 1
chronic depression, ref 1
chronic pain, ref 1
chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), ref 1
Churchill, Winston, ref 1
clothing aids, ref 1
cognitive behavioral therapy. See CBT
colonoscopy, ref 1
communication with your partner about intimacy, ref 1, ref 2
community
getting around in your wheelchair, ref 1
quitting smoking, ref 1
resources specific to your, ref 1, ref 2
wellness program, ref 1
See also thriving in your community
compensation and neuroplasticity, ref 1
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
complementary medicine therapies for PTSD, ref 1
Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners (Calimeris), ref 1
complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5, ref 6, ref 7
complicated grief, ref 1
computers, ref 1
consciousness, state of, ref 1
constipation, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5
Consumer’s Guide to the DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) (Health Canada), ref 1
continuing-care model of substance abuse with a chronic disease, ref 1, ref 2
continuity of care at rehab facility, ref 1
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), ref 1
corpus callosum of the brain, ref 1, ref 2
coughing to dislodge mucus plugs, ref 1
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), ref 1, ref 2
CPAP (continuous-positive airway pressure), ref 1
CPGs (central pattern generators), ref 1
cranberry juice for UTIs, ref 1
Credé’s maneuver, ref 1
CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5, ref 6, ref 7
cruises, ref 1
crutches, ref 1
cryotherapy, ref 1
CT (computerized tomography) calcium score, ref 1
CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), ref 1
Cuylenburg, Hugh van, ref 1
CVD. See cardiovascular disease (CVD)
D-mannose, ref 1
DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), ref 1
debridement of pressure ulcers, ref 1
denial with ANI grieving process, ref 1
dental hygiene, ref 1
Department of Veterans Affairs, ref 1
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, state, ref 1
depression
overview, ref 1
brain activation therapy, ref 1
conditions that mimic depression, ref 1
and exercise, ref 1
in grieving process, ref 1
overcoming, ref 1
treatment for, ref 1
See also CBT
devices. See adaptive devices, tools, and more
diagnoses
anxiety, ref 1
of anxiety disorders, ref 1
complicated grief, ref 1
depression, ref 1
fecal incontinence, ref 1
heart disease, ref 1
post-operative spine degeneration, ref 1
SIRS, ref 1
diclofenac (Flector) patch, ref 1
diet
overview, ref 1
and bowel function, ref 1
Chinese diet, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
and fecal incontinence, ref 1
and pressure ulcer prevention, ref 1
protein, for sarcopenia recovery, ref 1
dietary counseling, ref 1
digestive tract health, ref 1
overview, ref 1
anatomy of the GI tract, ref 1, ref 2
bowel management outside the home, ref 1
fecal incontinence, ref 1
importance of food, ref 1
neurogenic bowel, ref 1
swallowing and dysphagia, ref 1
See also bowel and bladder function
Dining with Dignity fork, ref 1, ref 2
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers, ref 1
disability insurance, ref 1, ref 2
discharge planner, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
discharge, plans for, ref 1
assistive devices, ref 1
begin as soon as possible, ref 1
choosing where to rehabilitate, ref 1
choosing your equipment for, ref 1, ref 2
choosing your wheelchair, ref 1
community resources, ref 1
hospital’s discharge planner, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
hospital’s patient advocate, ref 1
vehicle (car or van), ref 1
When, Where, Who, What, and Why questions, ref 1
discrimination prevention, ref 1
DME (durable medical equipment), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
dorsal root ganglia (DRG) stimulation, ref 1
Dragon Dictation Software, ref 1
dressings for pressure ulcers, ref 1
DRG (dorsal root ganglia) stimulation, ref 1
drug therapies
overview, ref 1
cannabis and cannabinoids, ref 1
decreasing your dosage, ref 1
lidocaine infusion or patch, ref 1
for stress, ref 1
topical therapies, ref 1
for urinary tract and bladder health, ref 1
See also medications
drug titration, ref 1
durable medical equipment (DME), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
dysesthesias, ref 1
dysphagia, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5
E. coli (Escherichia coli) bacteria, ref 1
eating independently
Berk’s experience, ref 1, ref 2
problems with swallowing food vs., ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
echocardiogram, ref 1
ECT (electroconvulsive therapy), ref 1, ref 2
ED (erectile dysfunction), ref 1
EES (epidural electric stimulation), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
elasticity of ribcage and diaphragm, ref 1
electric blanket warning, ref 1
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), ref 1, ref 2
electromyography (EMG), ref 1, ref 2
embolic stroke, ref 1
EMG (electromyography), ref 1, ref 2
emotional component of pain, ref 1
emotional control of your rehab process, ref 1
employee health program, ref 1
enemas for bowel movements, ref 1
Epidiolex (CBD), ref 1
epidural electric stimulation (EES), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), ref 1
erectile dysfunction (ED), ref 1
Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, ref 1
esophageal dysphagia, ref 1
ETT (exercise tolerance test), ref 1
Everything You Need to Know
accessibility issues, ref 1
battling the blues, ref 1
body/mind connection, ref 1
heart health, ref 1
lifestyle = wellness, ref 1
muscle health, ref 1
plans for discharge, ref 1
rehabilitation, ref 1
sexual healing, ref 1
urinary tract and bladder health, ref 1
Western medicine and Eastern medicine, ref 1
exercise
overview, ref 1
after stroke and TBI, ref 1
as CVD prevention, ref 1
for depression, ref 1
gentle program for stroke patients, ref 1
mirror box therapy, ref 1, ref 2
neuroplasticity exercises, ref 1, ref 2
for pain management, ref 1, ref 2
with robots, ref 1
ROM exercises, ref 1
rules for treatment plan, ref 1
for sarcopenia recovery, ref 1
and standing, for intestinal motility, ref 1
for strengthening your breathing, ref 1
for stress and anxiety, ref 1
yoga and tai chi, ref 1
exercise tolerance test (ETT), ref 1
exoskeletons, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
exposure therapy, ref 1
external pressure ulcers, ref 1
extubation, ref 1
eyesight recovery, ref 1, ref 2
Fair Employment Practice Agency (FEPA), ref 1
fall prevention, ref 1
family as support system, ref 1, ref 2
fatigue, ref 1
fecal incontinence, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
fertility issues, ref 1, ref 2
FES (functional electrical stimulation), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
fiber, ref 1
fibrosis, ref 1
finances
finding funds for services, ref 1
insurance plans, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5
paying for your adaptive devices, ref 1
paying for your rehabilitation facility, ref 1
paying for your trip, ref 1
and wheelchair purchase, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
financial counseling, ref 1
five elements (wood, water, fire, earth, and metal), ref 1
Flector (diclofenac) patch, ref 1
flexor tendonitis, lateral and medial, ref 1
flu vaccinations, ref 1
foam beds, ref 1
focus as a mental tool, ref 1, ref 2
Foley catheter, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ref 1, ref 2
foundations that support people with disabilities, ref 1
four-wheel walker, ref 1, ref 2
friction damage to skin, ref 1
friends
post-trauma communion with, ref 1
as support system, ref 1, ref 2
front-wheeled walker, ref 1, ref 2
frontal lobe of the brain, ref 1, ref 2
frozen shoulder, muscle overuse injury, ref 1
functional electrical stimulation (FES), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
functional recovery, ref 1
Funding Resources Guide, ref 1
Fung, Jason, ref 1
future therapies, ref 1
overview, ref 1
integrative medicine, ref 1, ref 2
neuroplasticity enhanced by drugs and devices, ref 1, ref 2
regenerative medicine, ref 1, ref 2
gastrointestinal system, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), ref 1
Goldstein, David, ref 1
gratitude and gratitude journal, ref 1, ref 2
Greger, Michael, ref 1
grieving process, ref 1, ref 2
grooming aids, ref 1
gut microbiome, ref 1
HDL (high-density lipoprotein), ref 1
health care team
choosing your wheelchair, ref 1
identifying goals and consulting with your team, ref 1
multidisciplinary team, ref 1
as part of your support system, ref 1
prescription for your vehicle eliminates sales tax, ref 1
during rehabilitation, ref 1
talking with you and your loved ones, ref 1
treating type ref 1 diabetes, ref 2
on using a standard frame, ref 1
hearing sensory devices, ref 1
heart health, ref 1
overview, ref 1
diagnosis and evaluation of heart disease, ref 1
need for disease prevention measures, ref 1
See also cardiovascular disease
heat stroke, ref 1
Hebbian theory, ref 1
hemorrhagic stroke, ref 1
herbs and supplements, ref 1, ref 2
heterotopic ossification, ref 1
high-density lipoprotein (HDL), ref 1
hippocampus of the brain, ref 1, ref 2
Hocoma Lokomat robot, ref 1, ref 2
home accessibility and wheelchair choice, ref 1
home renovations, ref 1
home, rehabilitation at, ref 1, ref 2
hospital-aquired pneumonia, ref 1
How Not to Diet (Greger), ref 1
Human Sexual Response (Masters and Johnson), ref 1
hydrotherapy, ref 1
hygiene aids, ref 1
hypertension, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
hypertrophy, ref 1
IDD (intrathecal drug delivery), ref 1, ref 2
immobility and muscle atrophy, ref 1
incentive spirometer for lung health, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
incontinence, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
insurance plans, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5
integrative medicine, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
International Association for the Study of Pain, ref 1
intestinal motility, ref 1
intimacy. See sexual healing
intrathecal drug delivery (IDD) “pain pump,” ref 1, ref 2
invasive pain therapies, ref 1
Johnson, Virginia E., ref 1
joint motion, heterotopic ossification vs., ref 1
journal
of daily events, ref 1
of diet, ref 1
gratitude journal, ref 1, ref 2
of interactions with insurer, ref 1
list of devices of interest, ref 1
KAFO (knee-ankle-foot orthosis), ref 1
Kessler Rehabilitation Center, New Jersey, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
kidney stones, ref 1
kidneys, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5
Kipchoge, Eliud, ref 1
kitchen accessibility, ref 1
knee braces, ref 1
knee replacement story, ref 1
knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO), ref 1
Kübler-Ross model of grieving, ref 1
lateral and medial epicondylitis, ref 1
laxatives, ref 1
LDL (low-density lipoprotein), ref 1
learning and neuroplasticity, ref 1
Levine, Peter G., ref 1
Li, Jianan, ref 1
lidocaine (Lidoderm) patch, ref 1
lidocaine infusion, ref 1
life planner, ref 1
lifestyle = wellness, ref 1
alcohol and ANI, ref 1
consulting with a nutritionist, ref 1
DASH diet and Mediterranean diet, ref 1
effect of weight on recovery, ref 1
harmful effects of smoking, ref 1
sleep, ref 1
smoking vs., ref 1
stress, ref 1
supplements, ref 1
Lokomat treadmill, ref 1, ref 2
low-density lipoprotein (LDL), ref 1
lung health, ref 1
lung problems, ref 1
lung secretions and mucus, ref 1
treatments to improve lung health, ref 1
magical thinking, ref 1
magnesium citrate, ref 1
management of dysphagia, ref 1
mantras, ref 1
manual wheelchairs, ref 1, ref 2
MAS (mobile arm support), ref 1
Masako maneuver while swallowing, ref 1
massage therapist, ref 1
massed practice for neurorehabilitation, ref 1
Masters, William H., ref 1
mattress materials, ref 1
mechanical lung problems, ref 1
Medicaid coverage, ref 1, ref 2
medical emergencies while traveling, ref 1
medical equipment, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
medical marijuana, ref 1, ref 2
medical testing
bowel function assessment, ref 1
breathing test, ref 1
electromyography, ref 1
exercise tolerance test, ref 1
of fecal incontinence, ref 1
predicting the risk of stroke, ref 1
pulmonary function tests, ref 1
for radiculopathy and myelopathy, ref 1
swallowing study, ref 1, ref 2
Medicare coverage, ref 1
medications
anti-inflammatories, ref 1
antibiotics, ref 1
antidepressants, ref 1
for bowel function, ref 1
cost savings with generic drugs, ref 1
decreasing your dosage, ref 1
for ED, ref 1
for hypertension, ref 1
for inhibiting loss of bone mass, ref 1
laxatives, ref 1
for lung spasms and inflammation, ref 1
for orthostatic hypotension, ref 1
for osteoarthritis, ref 1
for penis problems, ref 1
performance-enhancing drugs, ref 1
prescription assistance programs, ref 1
for preventing seizures, ref 1
side effects, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5, ref 6
for smoking cessation, ref 1
SNRIs, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5
for spasticity, ref 1
SSRIs, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
and substance abuse with a chronic disease, ref 1, ref 2
for vaginal problems, ref 1, ref 2
See also drug therapies
meditation, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
mental health, ref 1
anxiety disorders, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
grieving process, ref 1, ref 2
preparing for rehab, ref 1
treatment plan for, ref 1
See also CBT; treatment plan for mental health
mental health disorders
overview, ref 1
depression
panic attacks, ref 1
See also depression
mental rehearsal of a task, ref 1
mental relaxation, ref 1
mental tools
overview, ref 1
resilience, ref 1
methenamine hippurate or methenamine mandelate and vitamin C, ref 1
microbiome in the gut, ref 1
mind/body therapies for stress and anxiety, ref 1
mindfulness, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
mirror box therapy, ref 1, ref 2
Mitrofanoff procedure, ref 1, ref 2
mobile arm support (MAS), ref 1
moisture damage to skin, ref 1
motion sensory devices, ref 1
motivation for rehabilitation, ref 1
motor devices, ref 1
mucolytic agents, ref 1
multidisciplinary approach to pain, ref 1, ref 2
muscle health, ref 1
overview, ref 1
muscle atrophy, ref 1
muscle function, ref 1
musculoskeletal complications, ref 1
overuse injuries, ref 1
SCI-specific musculoskeletal problems, ref 1
strengthening muscle, ref 1
muscle mass loss (sarcopenia), ref 1
muscle motor unit, ref 1
myofascial release, ref 1, ref 2
See also traditional Chinese medicine
nervous systems
somatosensory system, ref 1, ref 2
sympathetic nervous system, ref 1
See also autonomic nervous system; central nervous system; peripheral nervous system
neurogenic bowel, ref 1
neuropathic pain, ref 1, ref 2
neuroplasticity
advanced learning and, ref 1
future devices and drugs, ref 1
and neurorehabilitation, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5
neuroprosthetics using exoskeleton technology, ref 1
neurorehabilitation, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
neurotransmitters, ref 1
New York State Spinal Cord Injury Research Board, ref 1, ref 2
New York State Stem Cell Funding Board, ref 1, ref 2
nociceptive pain
controlling the pain, ref 1
drug therapies for, ref 1, ref 2
and exercise, ref 1
neuropathic pain vs., ref 1
perceived by the stimulation of sensory nerves, ref 1
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5
novel tasks for neurorehabilitation, ref 1
NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5
nursing home for rehabilitation, ref 1
nutritionist, consulting with, ref 1
OA (osteoarthritis), ref 1
Obesity Code, The (Fung), ref 1
occipital lobe of the brain, ref 1, ref 2
occupational therapy, ref 1
opiates, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5
oropharyngeal dysphagia, ref 1
orthoses and braces, ref 1
orthostatic hypotension and CVD, ref 1, ref 2
osteoarthritis (OA), ref 1
osteomyelitis, ref 1
osteoporosis, ref 1
overweight, obesity, and CVD, ref 1
pacing electrode, ref 1
pain, ref 1
overview, ref 1
acute vs. chronic, ref 1
behavioral approaches to pain management, ref 1
common syndromes and treatments, ref 1
CRPS, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5, ref 6
nociceptive pain vs. neuropathic pain, ref 1
phantom limb pain, ref 1
sensitized perception of, ref 1
sensory devices, ref 1
See also nociceptive pain
pain management methods
overview, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
acupuncture, ref 1
Berk’s experience, ref 1
biofeedback, ref 1
for Central Pain Syndrome, ref 1
for CRPS, ref 1
cryotherapy, ref 1
exercise, ref 1
hydrotherapy, ref 1
invasive pain therapies, ref 1
meditation, ref 1
myofascial release, ref 1, ref 2
self-hypnosis, ref 1
thermotherapy, ref 1
trigger point therapy, ref 1, ref 2
ultrasound, ref 1
See also drug therapies; medications
palliative care providers, ref 1
panic attacks, ref 1
paralyzed limb pain, ref 1
paresthesias, ref 1
parietal lobe of the brain, ref 1, ref 2
Partnership for Prescription Assistance, ref 1
patient advocate, ref 1
Patient Advocate Foundation, ref 1
penile vibratory stimulation (PVS), ref 1
penis problems, ref 1
percussion for clearing lungs, ref 1
performance-enhancing drugs, ref 1
peripheral nervous system
and chronic neurogenic bladder, ref 1, ref 2
damage to, ref 1
and neurogenic bowel, ref 1
and ulnar nerve compression, ref 1
persistence as a mental tool, ref 1, ref 2
phantom limb pain, ref 1
phonophoresis, ref 1
physical activity, ref 1
physical component of pain, ref 1
physical health and choosing a rehab facilitity, ref 1
physical inactivity and CVD, ref 1
physical intimacy in a relationship, ref 1
See also sexual healing
physical therapy, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
pituitary hormone insufficiency, ref 1
pneumonia
ANI and pneumonia susceptibility, ref 1
aspiration pneumonia, ref 1, ref 2
hospital-aquired pneumonia, ref 1
preventing pneumonia, ref 1
vaccinations for, ref 1
VAP, ref 1
position sensory devices, ref 1
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ref 1, ref 2
post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSS), ref 1
posture and movement for clearing lungs, ref 1
power electric wheelchairs, ref 1, ref 2
power-assisted wheelchair wheels, ref 1, ref 2
practice
motivation for, ref 1
visualizing your success, ref 1
pregnancy, ref 1
pressure relief and redistribution, ref 1
pressure ulcers, ref 1
and bed choice, ref 1
causes and risk factors, ref 1
medical therapy for, ref 1
prevention of, ref 1
recognizing development of, ref 1, ref 2
treatment for, ref 1
prevalence of dysphagia risk factors, ref 1
priorities
probiotics
for UTI prevention, ref 1
psychogenic arousal, ref 1
psychotherapy
for sleep disturbances, ref 1
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), ref 1, ref 2
PTSS (post-traumatic stress syndrome), ref 1
public transportation, ref 1
pulmonary function tests, ref 1
Push Men (SCI patient group), ref 1
PVS (penile vibratory stimulation), ref 1
qi (vital energy), ref 1
quality of life
setting goals to make improvements, ref 1
radiculopathy and myelopathy, ref 1
range of motion (ROM) exercises, ref 1
Ratan, Rajiv, ref 1
reasonable accommodation, ref 1
Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA), ref 1
recovery
and neuroplasticity, ref 1, ref 2
reflex voiding and condom catheter, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
regenerative medicine, ref 1
rehabilitation
choosing a location for, ref 1
early intervention in grieving process, ref 1
identifying goals, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
improvement rate and duration of, ref 1, ref 2
mental tools for recovery, ref 1
in Nanjing, China, ref 1, ref 2
resolving aphasia and balance, ref 1
rehabilitation facilities, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
rehabilitation program, ref 1
choose your rehab facility for after discharge, ref 1
identify goals and enlist your medical team, ref 1, ref 2
mental preparations, ref 1
practice and motivation, ref 1
set a schedule, write it down, do it, ref 1
relaxation techniques for pain relief, ref 1
repeated exposure treatment for anxiety, ref 1
repetition model for neurorehabilitation, ref 1
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), ref 1, ref 2
restoration of function, ref 1
restorative neuroplasticity, ref 1
ReWalk exoskeltons, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
ReWalk Personal System (exoskeleton), ref 1, ref 2
risk factors for pressure ulcers, ref 1
robot wagon wheel practice, ref 1
rollator or rolling walker, ref 1, ref 2
ROM (range of motion) exercises, ref 1
rotator cuff, overuse injuries to, ref 1
rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation), ref 1, ref 2
SafeGait suspension system, ref 1, ref 2
Sanford, Matthew, ref 1
sarcopenia (muscle mass loss), ref 1
satellite cells, ref 1
schedule rehab, write it down, and do it, ref 1
SCI (spinal cord injury) patients
overview, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5, ref 6
and autonomic dysreflexia, ref 1
autonomic dysreflexia in, ref 1
and Central Pain Syndrome, ref 1
and chronic neurogenic bladder, ref 1, ref 2
DASH diet applicable to, ref 1
and diaphragm, ref 1
heart health problems, ref 1
and neurogenic bladder, ref 1
sexual function after, ref 1
social support groups, ref 1
and SSRI treatment, ref 1
See also ANI (acute neurological injury)
scooter wheelchairs, ref 1, ref 2
SCS (spinal cord stimulation), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
seafood, ref 1
seizures, drugs for preventing, ref 1
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. See SSRIs
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
self-care of support system members, ref 1
self-catheterization, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
self-hypnosis, ref 1
sensorimotor integration for walking, ref 1
sepsis, ref 1
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. See SNRIs
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5
sexual healing, ref 1
bowel and bladder involvement, ref 1
changes in sensation, ref 1
dating, ref 1
fertility issues, ref 1, ref 2
medications and sexual desire, ref 1
physical intimacy in a relationship, ref 1
sexual function after ANI, ref 1
sexuality defined, ref 1
skin care, ref 1
solutions for men, ref 1, ref 2
solutions for women, ref 1, ref 2
and spasticity, ref 1
supportive devices, ref 1
talking about intimacy, ref 1, ref 2
shearing damage to skin, ref 1
shock experience after ANI, ref 1
shoes, ref 1
shower seat or shower chair, ref 1
side effects, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5, ref 6
SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome), ref 1
skin health. See pressure ulcers
skin hygiene and pressure ulcer prevention, ref 1
SLP (speech-language pathologist), ref 1
smoking, harmful effects of, ref 1, ref 2
SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5
SNS (sympathetic nervous system), ref 1
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
social support, ref 1
SOLAR (meditation mnemonic), ref 1
somatosensory system (peripheral and central nervous system), ref 1, ref 2
spasticity, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
speech synthesis, ref 1
speech-language pathologist (SLP), ref 1
spinal cord, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
spinal cord injury patients. See SCI
spinal cord stimulation (SCS), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
spine degeneration, post-operative, ref 1
sports and recreational activities, ref 1, ref 2
SPT (suprapubic tube) catheter, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
SSI (Supplemental Security Income), ref 1
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
standing and exercise, for intestinal motility, ref 1
state building codes for accessibility, ref 1
static flotation beds, ref 1
stem cells and stem cell therapy, ref 1
stimulant laxatives, ref 1
stimulation protocols for devices, ref 1
stroke patients
aphasia from, ref 1
and atrial fibrillation, ref 1
and Central Pain Syndrome, ref 1
DASH diet applicable to, ref 1
dysphagia risk factors, ref 1
exosuits designed for, ref 1
gentle exercise program for, ref 1
and heart disease, ref 1
heart health problems, ref 1
and neurogenic bladder, ref 1
NSAIDs for, ref 1
prescribing exercise for, ref 1
sexual function after, ref 1
sleep disturbances associated with, ref 1
survivor’s neuroplasticity, ref 1
thromboembolic stroke risk predictor, ref 1, ref 2
See also ANI
Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
Stronger After Stroke (Levine), ref 1
substance abuse, ref 1
Supplemental Security Income (SSI), ref 1
supplements, ref 1
supplements and herbs, ref 1, ref 2
support groups
for aphasia, ref 1
learning solutions of your peers, ref 1
for loved ones of ANI survivors, ref 1
Push Men, ref 1
for substance abuse victims, ref 1
support surfaces and pressure ulcers, ref 1
support system (psychosocial network), ref 1, ref 2
suppositories for bowel movements, ref 1
suprapubic tube (SPT) catheter, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
surgery
for fecal incontinence, ref 1
for pressure ulcer debridement, ref 1
surgical implants for men, ref 1
suspension systems, ref 1, ref 2
swallowing and dysphagia, ref 1
swallowing study, ref 1, ref 2
sympathetic nervous system (SNS), ref 1
systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), ref 1
tai chi, ref 1
task-specific model for neurorehabilitation, ref 1
TBI (traumatic brain injury) patients
overview, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
aphasia from, ref 1
balance challenges, ref 1
and Central Pain Syndrome, ref 1
dysphagia risk factors, ref 1
heart health problems, ref 1
pituitary hormone insufficiency, ref 1
sexual function after, ref 1
and SIRS, ref 1
sleep disturbances associated with, ref 1
and SSRI treatment, ref 1
TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants), ref 1, ref 2
TCM (traditional Chinese medicine)
Chinese diet, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
focus on mechanisms that regulate function, ref 1
massage, ref 1
philosophy of, ref 1
and supplements, ref 1
therapies for ANI, ref 1
temperature regulation, ref 1
temperature sensory devices, ref 1
temporal lobe of the brain, ref 1, ref 2
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
tension rings, ref 1
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), ref 1, ref 2
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), ref 1, ref 2
thermotherapy, ref 1
thinking, ref 1
thriving in your community, ref 1
overview, ref 1
advocacy efforts within, ref 1
connecting with others in your workplace, ref 1
helping others, ref 1
old and new friendships, ref 1
thromboembolic stroke risk predictor, ref 1, ref 2
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act, ref 1
TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), ref 1
toileting aids, ref 1
tools. See adaptive devices, tools, and more
Tootsie Roll pop metaphor, ref 1
topical therapies for pain, ref 1, ref 2
Topol, Eric, ref 1
tracheostomy, ref 1
traditional Chinese medicine. See TCM
train travel, ref 1
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), ref 1
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation, ref 1
transfer devices, ref 1, ref 2
traumatic brain injury patients. See TBI
traveling in a wheelchair, ref 1
accommodations, ref 1
bus tours, ref 1
car travel, ref 1
cruises, ref 1
enjoying your vacation, ref 1
hotels and other accommodations, ref 1
making your needs known to the staff, ref 1
medical emergencies, ref 1
paying for your trip, ref 1
planning in advance, ref 1, ref 2
train travel, ref 1
treadmill locomotor training, ref 1, ref 2
treatment plan
for anxiety disorders, ref 1
for complicated grief, ref 1
for depression, ref 1
exercise rules, ref 1
HCP talking with you and your loved ones, ref 1
for pressure ulcers, ref 1, ref 2
preventing pneumonia, ref 1
for PTSD, ref 1
treatment plan for mental health
anxiety, ref 1
complementary medicine, ref 1
early intervention in grieving process, ref 1
medications for impending depression, ref 1
mental health therapy, ref 1
multidisciplinary treatment plan, ref 1
resilience and hope, ref 1
tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), ref 1, ref 2
trigger point therapy, ref 1, ref 2
TSA security at the airport, ref 1
ulner nerve compression, ref 1
ultrasound for pain management, ref 1
United Spinal Association, ref 1
University of Rochester Neurorestoration Institute (URNI), ref 1
urinary tract and bladder health, ref 1
overview, ref 1
devices, ref 1
drug therapies, ref 1
Mitrofanoff procedure, ref 1, ref 2
neurogenic bladder, ref 1
probiotics vs., ref 1
reflex voiding and condom catheter, ref 1, ref 2
self-catheterization, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
urogenital tract, ref 1, ref 2
URMC (University of Rochester Medical Center), ref 1
UTIs (urinary tract infections)
antibiotics, ref 1
Berk’s experience with catheters, ref 1
and bladder spasm prevention and defense, ref 1
diagnosis of, ref 1
prevention of, ref 1
treatment of, ref 1
vaccinations, ref 1
vacuum devices, ref 1
vaginal problems, ref 1
Valsalva maneuver, ref 1, ref 2
VAP (ventilator-associated pneumonia), ref 1
vehicle (car or van), ref 1
ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), ref 1
ventilators for lung problems, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3
veterans, support for, ref 1
video fluoroscopic swallowing study, ref 1
videos for intimacy guidance, ref 1
vision sensory devices, ref 1
visualization, ref 1
vitamin C for UTI prevention, ref 1
vitamin D, ref 1
vocational rehabilitation counselor, ref 1
vocational rehabilitation services programs, ref 1
VRBO, ref 1
vulnerability, ref 1
walking rehabilitation, ref 1, ref 2
walking sticks, ref 1
walking technique, ref 1, ref 2
wearable devices, ref 1
wellness. See lifestyle = wellness
Western medicine and Eastern medicine, ref 1
beliefs about the mind, ref 1
herbs and supplements, ref 1, ref 2
meditation and mindfulness, ref 1
See also TCM
wheelchairs
choosing your, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4
importance of, ref 1
musculoskeletal overuse injuries from pushing, ref 1
ordering while at the rehab center, ref 1
power seating positions, ref 1
seat cushions, ref 1
sports opportunities, ref 1
support surfaces and pressure ulcers, ref 1
vehicle considerations based on, ref 1
See also traveling in a wheelchair
Wolpaw, Jon, ref 1
workplace
connecting with others at, ref 1
yin and yang, ref 1
Yin, Guoyong, ref 1