Factors influencing on functional independence outcomes after hospitalization and rehabilitation in children with spinal cord injury

Table 1 Physiotherapy protocols after admission for different ASIA classifications

ASIA	Rehabilitation potential	Rehabilitation Focus	Physiotherapy measures
			acute phase	chronic phase
A	Small	Respiratory Bladder Position	Wearing a brace Breathing and expectoration training Intermittent catheterization Positioning of good limbs Turning regularly Upper limb residual muscle strength training Passive joint movement training	Upper Extremity Residual Muscle Strength and Core Muscle Training Position Transition Training Mobility training Seated Balance Training Joint passive movement training
B	Moderate	Motor function Sensory	Wearing a brace Positioning of good limbs Sensory stimulation training Active joint assisted mobility training	Gradual increase of active movement training Position change training Balance training
C	Large	Residual muscle strength Balance and co-ordination	Wearing a brace Resistance Training Balance and co-ordination training	Muscle Strength Training Position change training Assisted walking training
D	Large	Targeted strength Motor co-ordination	Wearing a brace Resistance Training Balance & Coordination Gait Training	Position Transition Training Gait Training Walking function step-by-step training
E	Normal	Maintenance of motor function Health Education	Daily fitness exercise, sports activities Rehabilitation knowledge dissemination, health guidance etc.

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