Spinal Cord Injury - Skin Care

The ultimate goal of your spinal cord recovery process is to regain independence. Maintaining skin health is a big component of achiving this goal.

Skin is the largest organ in your body. It has many functions such as:
-protecting you from infection
-regulating body temperature

After a spinal cord injury your skin is much more susceptible to damage and break down due to:
-loss of sensation
-decreased muscle mass
-altered blood circulation and pressure

Special care must be taken to protect your skin because skin breakdown (pressure sores or ulcers) are very serious conditions for people with spinal cord injuries.

Видео Spinal Cord Injury - Skin Care канала Barry Munro