Spinal Cord Injury & Spinal Cord Syndromes — An OT-Led Clinical Guide

Spinal cord injury isn’t just about paralysis — it’s about disrupted movement, sensation, autonomic control, identity, and occupation.

In this episode of OT Conversations, we break down spinal cord injury in a clear, clinically practical way. We explore injury levels, complete vs incomplete lesions, and the classic spinal cord syndromes you must recognise in acute care, rehab, and critical care settings.

You’ll learn:

• How spinal cord injuries are classified
• The difference between upper and lower motor neuron patterns
• Key spinal cord syndromes (Central Cord, Anterior Cord, Brown-Séquard, Conus Medullaris, Cauda Equina)
• Why hand function is often the biggest functional bottleneck
• What spi ...