The impact of spinal cord injury on South African youth

Approximately 500 South Africans, mainly young people, sustain a spinal cord injury every year leading to severe lifetime physical disabilities. With advances in medicine and assistive technology, these young people are able to reach adulthood. The physical, social and  emotional adjustments, which...

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Main Authors: E. Njoki, J. Frantz, R. Mpofu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2007-01-01
Series:South African Journal of Physiotherapy
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Online Access:https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/133