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Family and Friends

Life with a Spinal Cord Injury: Family and Friends

Injuries do not only happen to those with the diagnosis. It has a ripple effect on our family and friends and, later, our caregivers.

Aaron Baker
Living with a Spinal Cord Injury

Living with a Spinal Cord Injury

Whether you have been living with a spinal cord injury for weeks, years, or even decades, there is always something new to learn.

Aimee Sharp
Bladder with a Spinal Cord Injury

Natural Bodily Functions – Bowel & Bladder with a Spinal Cord Injury

The most basic human body functions remain the main focus of each day. Learn more about the functioning of both bowel and bladder with a spinal cord injury.

Aaron Baker
Bowel Issues

Bowel Issues with a Spinal Cord Injury

The muscles of the rectum, sphincters and pelvic floor can be affected by spasticity or flaccidity, which can create bowel issues for the injured.

Aimee Sharp
Bladder Issues

Bladder Issues with a Spinal Cord Injury

After a spinal cord injury, bladder issues need to be addressed. One of the issues can be a disruption of the connection between the brain and the bladder.

Aimee Sharp
Aaron Baker

Aaron Baker on Location – Our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist

Through his work with Shield HealthCare, Aaron Baker attends events to participate in the community and share in what we have to offer the community.

Aimee Sharp
Travel with a Spinal Cord Injury

Travel with a Spinal Cord Injury

It is time to remove physical barriers and explore! Here we offer free access to expand your knowledge about how to travel with a spinal cord injury.

Aaron Baker
Mobility in the City

Mobility in the City Video Series

Aaron Baker explores mobility in the city by visiting US cities to see how accessible their public transportation and tourist destinations are.

Aaron Baker
Spinal Cord Injury Questions

Spinal Cord Injury Questions and Answers with Aaron Baker

Aaron Baker, Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, answers spinal cord injury questions and candidly discusses tips regarding rehabilitation and more.

Aimee Sharp
Spastic Body

Dealing with a Spastic Body | Ask Aaron

Check out Rahul’s question to Aaron Baker, our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, about how to combat having a spastic body: Aaron: I have c6 injury in March 2016 and right now I have lots of spasm in my whole body spastic body. Am taking 60mg Baclofan tablet but there it’s not doing anything. The… Continue reading Dealing with a Spastic Body | Ask Aaron

Aaron Baker
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I have a trip coming up and I am having trouble envisioning how I can safely and hygienically self-catheterize in a typical men’s restroom stall.
John
Travel can be intimidating with all the unknown variables, especially when it comes to using bathroom facilities that may be less accessible, unkempt and under-equipped. My best defense against this is a strong offense, meaning preparation!