Here at PATH Spinal Cord Injury Group we are able to work with many types of injuries. All we require is the person is able to breathe on his/her own does not have severe osteoporosis, (which can be determined from a bone density scan). We also require clearance from your doctor to be able to start an intensive exercise program.
26-year old Jonathan Dieleman has an easy smile and a tireless work ethic. Raised on a cattle farm in Smithers, Jonathan was dirt biking last year when he hit a rock and broke his back. Jonathan was diagnosed a T-5 paraplegic
Check out our video to see the new developments here at Path Spinal Cord Injury Group. Please let us know what you think!
By introducing external stimulation the dysfunctional nervous system has been proven to be able to reorganize itself. Without stimulation, research has proven that the central nervous system deteriorates leading to loss of bone density and muscle mass, thus reducing circulation and increasing the risk of infections and pressure sores, collectively these factors reduce the chance of any kind of regained movement.
When the nervous system starts to reactivate we are now able to move onto the strengthening phase of the rehabilitation program using eccentric and concentric muscle contractions. During this stage, the body will not stop relearning new movement, therefore level one practices continued throughout the rehabilitation process. It is our theory that the central nervous system is starting to now reconnect; the effect is commonly seen in the form of spasm and tone. The therapist is now able to ‘work’ with the new movement b