Don't Back Down: Your Guide to Living Well with a Spinal Cord Injury

by Derek Jones

Overview

In a single moment, your world has changed dramatically.

Now you may be overwhelmed with terminology, questions and decisions, and struggling to envisage your future - but more is possible than you may dare to hope.

Don't Back Down is an empowering guide to getting your life back on track after spinal injury. It gives you the knowledge, tools and strategies that will help you build resilience and reclaim agency. Inspirational case studies demonstrate that a spinal cord injury needn't be an insurmountable barrier to quality of life, but one that can be overcome.

Read this book and you will:

Understand spinal cord injuries and confidently use associated terms

Cultivate enabling beliefs and regain control of your situation

Identify the questions you have and determine the goals for your rehabilitation journey

Grasp the fundamentals of exercise and nutrition for long-term health

Demystify new technologies and research

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781781337257
Publisher:	Rethink Press
Publication date:	11/25/2022
Pages:	252
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.63(d)

About the Author

Derek Jones, PhD, MBA, is the founder of Anatomical Concepts (UK) Ltd and has worked with hundreds of clients who have experienced catastrophic injury. His career has spanned research, academia and business related to rehabilitation, and consistently inspires his contribution to the advancement of the field. Learn more at www.anatomicalconcepts.com

Table of Contents

Introduction – PART ONE The Beginning – 1 The Nature Of A Spinal Cord Injury – 2 The Evolution Of Treatment – 3 Assorted Mind Games – 4 The Rehabilitation Journey – PART TWO Long-term Health – 5 Fit For Life – 6 Technology – 7 Research Trends – Final Thoughts – Glossary – Bibliography – Organisations – Acknowledgements – The Author