Physiotherapeutical mistakes in the early stages after spinal cord injury.
To avoid paraosteoarthropathy no postural changes or passive movements should be done in the first 4 weeks after spinal cord injuries. Physiotherapists who are in charge of treatment of paraplegics should have a fundamental knowledge of spinal cord injuries to prevent such severe complications.
D006621:Hip Joint; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D007719:Knee Joint; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011187:Posture; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*