Archive Monthly Archives: July 2019
Technology and Spinal Cord Injuries
One of the major improvements for spinal cord injury patients in recent years has been how technology is being used to make their life easier. Head back just 50 years and there was little if no help or
Continue readingChoosing the Right Wheelchair: A Mini-guide
Following a spinal cord injury (SCI), choosing a wheelchair that is suitable for the individual becomes a very important decision that has to be made. Ideally, someone with an SCI will work with their
Continue readingAutonomic Dysreflexia Explained
Spinal cord injuries of all types present significant challenges to the individual. Not only could there be loss of sensation or reduced mobility as a result of the injury, but there are likely to be
Continue readingSpinal Cord Injury Prognosis
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) vary considerably depending on the location in which damage has occurred and also the extent of the damage sustained. Spinal cord injury statistics suggest that there are currently
Continue readingSpina Bifida Explained
The spine is a complex structure and one of the most important elements of the human body. Damage to it has the potential to cause serious complications, including loss of mobility and decreased sensation.
Continue readingSexual Function Following a Spinal Cord Injury
Any serious injury to the spine can affect the body in many different ways. While one of the major symptoms of a complete spinal cord injury (SCI) is loss of sensation and movement below the injury area,
Continue readingExercise Following an SCI: 10 of the Best Sports to Play
Sustaining a serious spinal cord injury (SCI) will undoubtedly be a life-changing event for those affected. Whether the individual was a big sporting fan before their injury or not, the great news is
Continue reading7 Medical Treatment Breakthroughs That Changed the World
From the notion of germ theory to medical imaging, organ transplants and life-saving vaccines, medical breakthroughs across the centuries mean we now live much longer and have a better chance of recovery
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