Yes, You Can! | Table of Contents Section 1. How SCI Affects Your Body 1 1.a Anatomy, Physiology, and Research 3 1.b Skin Care and Pressure Ulcers 9 1.c Respiratory Care 23 1.d Bladder Management 27 1.e Bowel Management 33 1.f Sexual Health and Reproduction 41 1.g Muscles and Bones 49 1.h Circulatory System 55 1.i Autonomic Dysreflexia 61 Section 2. Maximizing Your Function 65 2.a Expected Outcomes 67 2.b Equipment 69 2.c Limb Preservation and Posture 75 2.d Home Modifications 87 2.e Driver Rehabilitation and Training 95 2.f Attendant Management 103 Section 3. Coping and Living with SCI 119 3.a Transitions 121 3.b Psychosocial Adjustment 131 3.c Mental Health Conditions 141 3.d Community Resources 145 3.e Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation 155 3.f Financial Planning 159 3.g Your Rights 163 3.h Pain 169 3.i Brain Injury 173 Section 4. Staying Healthy after SCI 179 4.a Recreation 181 4.b Nutrition and Weight 189 4.c Exercise 197 4.d Medications 203 4.e Alcohol and Substance Abuse 209 4.f Health Care 215 4.g Aging 219 4.h Disasters 223 Appendix A: Range-of-Motion Exercises 227 Appendix B: Resource Organizations 233 Glossary 237 Index 243 Yes, You Can! ! | [ ix ]