Possibility of independence in ADL (Activities of Daily Living) for patients with cervical spinal cord injuries--an evaluation based on the Zancolli Classification of Residual Arm Functions.

For patients with cervical spinal cord injuries to become independent in their ADL (Activities of Daily Living), residual arm function is very important. Also, age, sex, physical strengths, obesity, spasticity, pain, contracture and motivation are related. We investigated the possibility of independence in ADL for patients with cervical spinal cord injuries, carrying out our evaluation based on the Zancolli Classification of Residual Arm Functions. Zancolli classification C6BII is taken as the boundary level for ADL independence. Rehabilitation is not only controlled by the patients with cervical spinal cord injuries themselves but also by the ability of the rehabilitation staff. This implies that taking responsibility in rehabilitation important.