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Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) can be caused from motor vehicle accidents, falls, violence and even sports. The injury can be complete (the nerves below the injury cannot communicate with the brain) or incomplete (some nerve signals can still be sent to the brain, even below the injury). Depending on where the injury is depends on how much function the individual has. For example, if a client has a C4 or higher SCI, then they may not be able to breath on their own and require a ventilator. Another example is if a client has a C7 SCI, they cannot move their LE and trunk, but can still move their shoulders, elbows, hands, and are limited wit their fingers. A person with a SCI can experience paralysis, spasms, bowel and bladder incontinence, etc. There are different types of SCI's as well as different conditions that come along with having a SCI.
I decided to write on Spinal Cord Injuries, because I recently watched a movie called "The Upside." It is based on a true story and of you have not watched it, you should definitely head over to Amazon Prime Video and watch it! It is just over a 2 hour movie that has some well known actors within it.
The movie is based around a wealthy man who loved to paraglide and one day he had an accident that left him paralyzed due to a SCI. He can only move his head/face and is classified as a quadriplegic - where all four limbs are affected. He has his own specialized power wheelchair and attached is a switch that toggles with the movement of his chin. This switch helps him operate his power wheelchair since he cannot use his hands. In the movie the wealthy man is looking to hire him a caregiver to take care of him. He decides to choose a parolee trying to turn his life around and their adventure begins. They both learn so much from one another.
I would watch this movie several times. It has its humor, but it also has its serious moments. I was able to point out the different terminology used and the different adaptive equipment used throughout the whole movie that I have learned during OT school thus far. Since I was familiar with the medical portion of the movie, it allowed for me to stay connected more.
Burger, N. (Director). (2017). The upside. [Film]. Escape Artist.
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