Articles Tập 67 Số CĐ1-NCKH 27/01/2026

UPDATES ON REHABILITATION AND PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERVENTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY

Nguyen Thanh Duy1,2, Phan Thi Tuyet Suong3,4, Phan The Nguyen1,5, Pham Minh Tan6,7, Tran Van Dan8,9
1 School of Nursing and Medical Technology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh city
2 Trường Điều dưỡng và Kỹ thuật y học, Đại học Y Dược thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
3 Department of Rehabilitation, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine
4 Bộ môn Phục hồi chức năng, Trường Đại học Y Khoa Phạm Ngọc Thạch
5 1Trường Điều dưỡng và Kỹ thuật y học, Đại học Y Dược thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
6 Department of Rehabilitation, Da Nang University of Medical Technology & Pharmacy
7 Bộ môn Phục hồi chức năng, Trường Đại học Kỹ thuật Y Dược Đà Nẵng
8 Department of Rehabilitation - Physical Therapy, Tam Anh General Hospital Hanoi
9 Khoa Phục hồi chức năng - Vật lý trị liệu, Bệnh viện Đa khoa Tâm Anh Hà Nội
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v67iCD1.4257
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Keywords
Spinal cord injury, physical therapy, contracture, shoulder pain, wheelchair, cardiopulmonary endurance.
Abstract

Objectives: Spinal cord injury causes impaired mobility. This review aims to update physical therapy and rehabilitation interventions that can improve motor function in individuals with spinal cord injury.

Method: A literature review was conducted using databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar; keywords included: spinal cord injury, rehabilitation, physical therapy, contracture prevention, shoulder pain, wheelchair skills, aerobic training.

Results: Effective interventions including assessment and training of wheelchair mobility skills, prevention of shoulder pain and contractures, muscle strengthening, aerobic endurance training, and fall prevention. The use of standardized assessment tools allow individualized rehabilitation goals.

Conclusion: Physiotherapy interventions enhance funcitonal recovery for individuals with spinal cord injury. Rehabilitation programs should be individualized based on clinical assessment and scientific evidence to optimize functional performance and participation.

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