Injuries do not only happen to those with the diagnosis. It has a ripple effect on our family and friends and, later, our caregivers.
Whether you have been living with a spinal cord injury for weeks, years, or even decades, there is always something new to learn.
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.
The muscles of the rectum, sphincters and pelvic floor can be affected by spasticity or flaccidity, which can create bowel issues for the injured.
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.
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.
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 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 Lifestyle Specialist, answers spinal cord injury questions and candidly discusses tips regarding rehabilitation and more.
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