In this episode, MEC’s Senior National Medical Catastrophic Consultant Peggy Ford unpacks the complex world of the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale. Peggy breaks down this essential clinical tool that standardizes how healthcare professionals evaluate and communicate about spinal cord injuries. This includes:

• The three crucial components of the ASIA scale 
• The scoring system for sensation 
• Categories for measuring muscle strength 
• Insights into how clinicians map injury severity  
• The five grade classifications for the assessment tool 
• How classifications drive treatment decisions, rehabilitation strategies, and recovery expectations. 

Listen now to understand the language that shapes spinal cord injury management and gain valuable knowledge applicable to workers' compensation and catastrophic claim oversight.

Send us a text and let us know what you think!