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Functional Goals Daily tasks: Independence with eating, drinking, face washing, brushing of teeth, face shaving and hair care after assistance in setting up specialized Health care: Can manage their own health care by doing self-assist coughs
Spinal Cord Injury–Functional Goals for Specific Levels of Complete Injury (continued)
equipment. used for daily activities. determine special equipment needs. housekeeping duties. wheelchair for greater independence.
Typically has head and neck and has shoulder control. Can bend his/her elbows and turn palms face up. Has movement in head, neck, elbows, turn palms up and down, and extend wrists.
Abilities control, can shrug shoulder shoulders, arms, and wrists. Can shrug shoulders, bend
Action/Muscles Tested Elbow flexors (biceps brachii) Wrist extensors (extensor carpi ulnaris, extensor carpi radialis longus and radialis brevis)
6.5 Level C5 C6
