The American Spinal
Injury Association's ASIA impairment scale is used to describe
a person's functional impairment as a result of experiencing a
spinal cord injury. If you or a loved one has ever suffered a
spinal cord injury, you know firsthand that the terminology and
lingo, including the ASIA impairment scale, can be overwhelming and
even frightening.
Although it is the responsibility of health care providers to
ensure that they are using plain language and
communication c…
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