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SPINAL CORD INJURY:
RESEARCH, RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a catastrophic injury that impacts almost all aspects of the injured person's life. It is estimated that every year in the US 7,500 individuals are injured. The recovery process from SCI is often long and frustrating for the person with the injury, as well as his or her family and friends. The Rehabilitation Research Center (RRC) at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) strives to meet the needs for information, education and support for injured persons and their families. The RRC staff are also involved in research activities to enhance the lives of those affected by SCI. Click on a category to find out more.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

• SCI Resource Center
  
• The SCI Peer Support Network
  
• SCI Peer Support Groups
  

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

• National SCI Database
  
• One-on-one Mentoring/Peer Support
  
• SCI-related education - Assessment and Intervention
  
• Effect of Personal Attendant Turnover on Community Integration and Quality of Life
• Exercise and SCI
  

RESOURCES

• The SCI Support Groups
  
• The Spinal Cord Injury - For Your Information (SCI-FYI) Resource Guide
  
• The SCI Web Ring
• Other downloadable resources
• Newsletter: Inter@ct
  
• Important contact numbers
  

 

 

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