Thoracic level Spinal Cord Injuries

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Across
  1. 3. paralysis of the legs and lower body, typically caused by spinal injury or disease
  2. 6. is assistive technology that can be used by a person who relies on a wheel chair for mobility
  3. 7. There are many health benefits of standing for those who use wheelchairs, one of these benefits include improving
  4. 8. also called sliding boards, are an assistive device to help move from one location to another
  5. 9. The intercostal muscles help with inhaling by the ribs
  6. 11. the respiratory system is more affected when there is a SCI to the
Down
  1. 1. Thoracic extension brace is for spine
  2. 2. after a SCI to the T1-12 area, the respiratory system becomes
  3. 4. moving from a wheelchair to other locations is also known as
  4. 5. parastep high tech device allows the user to walk by sending electrical impulses to
  5. 8. Ambulation is functional with assistive devices in
  6. 10. Ambulation is not functional in