Spinal cord injury is a neurological event that can result in major disability. Its incidence in Colombia is possibly among the highest in the world, given the current level of violence. The increased life expectancy for this group, thanks to technological and scientific progress with respect to prevention, care and treatment of complications, has created the need for comprehensive rehabilitation services that go beyond functional aspects and enable patients to rejoin society. This demands a holistic approach to the situation, including not only an