The correct training of lower limbs in spinal cord injury includes acute phase rehabilitation and recovery phase rehabilitation treatment.
1. Acute phase rehabilitation: take bedside training method.
(1) Limb placement: place the limb in a functional position.
(2) Joint passive movement: to carry out joint passive training for paralyzed limbs in order to prevent the occurrence of joint stiffness or contracture.
(3) Position change: to prevent the formation of pressure sores.
(4) Standing training: those who have recovered well from spinal cord injury and have no adverse reaction when sitting can exercise their ability to stand. During the exercise period, the person can stand up with the help of bed.
2. Rehabilitation treatment during the recovery period
(1) Transfer training: including transferring from bed to wheelchair, from wheelchair to toilet, from wheelchair to car.
(2) Walking training: paraplegic walkers can be worn, and short-term walking can be done with the support of double axillary crutches.
Patients should carry out standardized and appropriate training under the guidance of doctors according to the conditions and recovery.