Complex Spinal Injury Rehabilitation & Recovery: Interdisciplinary Strategies to Maximize Function and Return to Work
Original Release Date: September 7, 2022 | 1:00 pm ET
Dr. Jerrold Kaplan presents ”Complex Spinal Injury Rehabilitation & Recovery: Interdisciplinary Strategies to Maximize Function and Return to Work” in Medical & Life Care Consulting’s 2022 INJURY INSIGHT Series.
In this webinar learn about different levels of post-acute care for spinal cord injuries as well as advanced outpatient programs that facilitate return to work, including work conditioning and work hardening.
Epidemiology and pathophysiology of spinal cord injuries will be covered including neurological levels of injuries. This webinar covers complications and comorbidities that can impact recovery as well as adaptive technology used for spinal cord injuries.
Watch the webinar to learn:
00:00 Inroduction
1:50 Welcome to the INJURY INSIGHT Series
2:22 About this Session
3:13 About Session Speaker
4:39 Spinal Cord Injury
5:10 Who Does this Happen to?
5:35 What Level?
6:26 Anatomy
7:46 Levels of SCI
8:30 Classification: ASIA
9:35 ASIA
13:33 Recovery
16:11 ASIA SCI Syndromes
18:18 Early Treatment of Traumatic SCI
21:24 Early Treatment
23:09 Continum of Care: Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation
27:09 Rehabilitation
28:07 Prevent or Treat Complications
28:29 Respiratory Complications
29:49 Respiratory: Impact of Spinal Levels
30:58 Skin Complications/Pressure Sores
32:14 Skin: Treatment
32:52 Skin: Treatment Products
33:16 Complications: Spasticity
34:23 Anti-Spasticity Treatment
35:33 Spasticity Treatment: Intrathecal Baclofen
36:55 Complications: Pain
39:06 Complications: Bowel & Bladder
41:13 Treatment: Bowel & Bladder
41:35 Complications: Sexuality & Intimacy
42:09 Addressing SCI Sexuality & Intimacy
42:43 Complications: DVT
43:20 Treatment: DVT
43:40 Complications: Heterotopic Ossification
44:08 Treatment: Heterotopic Ossification
45:58 Cutting Edge Rehab Technology
46:28 Functional Electrical Stimulation
46:51 Bionic Exoskeleton Technology
47:13 Exoskeleton Technology
47:28 ZeroG Galt & Balance System
48:07 AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill
48:34 KINESIQ
49:04 Bioness Integrated Therapy System ( BITS )
49:17 BITS Balance
49:26 ParaGolfer Cart
49:37 Aquatic Therapy
49:51 Therapeutic Recreation & Adaptive Sports
50:11 Work Conditioning Program
51:21 Work Hardening Program
53:20 We need to provide a more consistent message to SCI Patients
53:30 References
55:25 Q&A Section
1:02:02 Conclusion
Presenter: Dr. Jerrold Kaplan
Dr. Kaplan has been practicing for over 25 years as a Board-Certified Physician in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He previously served as Vice President and Medical Director at Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford CT and is now back at Gaylord as Medical Director of Outpatient and Workers’ Compensation. Dr. Kaplan specializes in treating complex neurological and musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses. He oversees Gaylord’s Covid Recovery and Concussion programs in addition to his role in treating a variety of work injuries. He is a former resident and chief resident in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Columbia Presbyterian in NY. Dr. Kaplan also serves on the CT Workers’ Compensation Medical Advisory Board.