Presentation Abstracts 1–35

This document is a collection of presentation abstracts from the American Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP) 2018 Educational Conference & Expo. The presentations cover a wide range of topics related to spinal cord injury, including fall prevention, exercise, pain management, and rehabilitation strategies. Many abstracts focus on interventions to improve the health and quality of life for individuals with SCI. These include robotic exoskeletal-assisted walking, mindfulness training, and telemedicine programs. Several studies address specific challenges faced by individuals with SCI, such as pressure ulcers, metabolic syndrome, and end-of-life care, highlighting the need for tailored interventions and multidisciplinary care.

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  A structured fall prevention education program for manual wheelchair users with SCI may reduce fall frequency and improve quality of life.
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  Autologous micro-fragmented adipose tissue injection can improve pain and function scores in persons with SCI with recalcitrant rotator cuff disease.
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  Patients with tetraplegia are less able to mount a fever or elevate HR during systemic infection compared to patients with paraplegia.