Individually, and as a team, review the following resources and explore the following discussion and activity questions. You will need to search the literature base, as well as the internet in order to complete these questions:

1. What are the functional and physical implications of a C6 injury?

2. What is autonomic dysreflexia? How is it related to bladder, bowel, and sexual function in a person with SCI?

3. What are the functional limitations of hand paralysis in a person with a cervical level injury? What types of everyday occupations would be affected by hand paralysis?

4. Discuss psychosocial assessment and intervention in those with SCI. Are psychosocial determinants important to consider when intervening with such a practice population?

5. In what ways is sexual function affected by SCI? What suggestions for modification/compensation could be offered to a client who would like to resume a healthy sex life following SCI? What qualities must a therapist possess in order to be successful in assisting a client with their sexuality?

6. What must be considered in developing a wheelchair prescription for a client with SCI? How should the wheelchair configuration be monitored over time? What types of reasoning are required during this process?

7. What health problems may develop in a person with SCI over time? What issues need to be taken into account by a therapist working with this practice population over time? What type of reasoning does this consideration reflect?