International Journal of Neurorehabilitation

BMHSK Banneheka

Publications

• Research Article
  Awareness among School Athletes about The Handling and Transferring Techniques of a Suspected Spinal Cord Injured Athlete
  Author(s): RMIM Weerasekara, BMHSK Banneheka, T Sivananthawerl and Fahim MohamedRMIM Weerasekara, BMHSK Banneheka, T Sivananthawerl and Fahim Mohamed
  
  Background: Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) among athletes frequently associated with temporary or permanent sensory and/or motor function loss below the level of lesion. This carries high morbidity which may limit the day to day activities. Awareness of proper techniques in early management of a spinal cord injured patients may limit complications. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the awareness about proper handling and transferring techniques of patient with a SCI among school athletes. Methods: Self-administered questionnaires with questions related to handling and transferring techniques of patient with a SCI were randomly distributed among school athletes (12-20 years) in Kandy (Sri Lanka) educational zone. Single total score representing the level of awareness, was scored after evalua.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2376-0281.1000217

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