Guidelines for Use of Durable Medical Equipment for Persons with
Spinal Cord Injury and Dysfunction
American Spinal Injury Association

  • Introduction
    1. Overview
    2. Contributing Authors
    3. Rehab Standards Committee
    4. Disclaimer
  • Assistive Technology
    1. C1-3
    2. C4
    3. C5
    4. C6-T1
  • Bathing and Toileting
    1. C1-4
    2. C5/6
    3. C7-T1
    4. T2-T12
    5. L1-S5
  • Beds and Mattresses
    1. frames
    2. support surfaces
    3. overlays
  • Driving and Transportation
    1. C1-4
    2. C4-5
    3. C6
    4. C7
    5. C8 and below
  • Fitness and Wellness
    1. Inpatient
    2. Outpatient
    3. Resistive
    4. Cardiovascular
    5. FES
    6. Getting back to the gym
  • Lower Extremity Orthoses
    1. C1-6
    2. C7-8
    3. T1-T9
    4. T10-L1
    5. L2-S5
    6. Motor Incomplete
  • Respiratory Management
    1. C1-4
    2. C5/6
    3. C7-T1
    4. T2-T12
  • Sexual Functioning Aides
    1. Introduction
    2. Men
    3. Women
    4. Men and Women
  • Structural Modifications
    1. Outdoor Access
    2. Lift Recommendation
    3. Bathrooms
    4. Ramps
  • Transfer Devices
    1. Transfer Boards
    2. Mechanical Lifts
    3. Overhead Trapeze
    4. Other Systems
  • Upper Extremity Orthoses
    1. C1-C4
    2. C5-6 w/motor class 0-2
    3. C6 w/motor class 3-5
  • Wheelchairs and Seating
    1. C1-4
    2. C5/6
    3. C7-C8
    4. T1-S5