Injury level

The level and degree of injury in Spinal Cord Injured SCI players will affect their balance, available range of motion, and mobility. The more you know about the students injury level, the better you will be able to adapt techniques and drills. The following SCI classification can help you determine the students capabilities.The lowest level on the spinal cord that exhibits intact motor and sensory function classifies spinal cord injuries. For example, a player classified T3 was injured at that vertebra.It is also important to note that a players injury can be complete or incomplete. The latter will allow some function below the level of injury. The diagram shows the level of injury and what muscles might be affected.