MISSIONThe mission of the American Paraplegia Society is to advance spinal cord medicine through state of the art education, dissemination of information, and promotion of research and advocacy. American Paraplegia Society collaborates with researchers, physicians, and the entire spectrum of health care providers who serve persons with spinal cord injuries/disorders.GOALS - Increase knowledge about spinal cord impairment and related problems
- Present current clinical and research data related to traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injury
- Review current information on diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative techniques
- Enhance practice skills and techniques of clinicians working with individuals with spinal cord impairment
- Explore the spectrum of disease that directly affects the care of individuals with spinal cord impairment
- Identify research issues and priorities
- Provide a forum for professional interchange among physicians and other health care professionals
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