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Sex with a Spinal Cord Injury

Intimacy and Sex with a Spinal Cord Injury

Sex with a spinal cord injury can seem daunting to both the survivor and the person they would like to partner with. But it's possible with preperation.

Aaron Baker
Day in the Life

A Day in the Life – Aaron Baker, Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist

What a typical day in the life looks like right now for Shield HealthCare's Spinal Cord Injury Lifestlye Specialist, Aaron Baker.

Aaron Baker
wheelchair

Women who Wheelchair: Changing Beauty and Disability Perceptions

Meet four influential women who are changing perceptions about beauty and disability in a wheelchair, and lighting the way for female SCI survivors.

Cynthia Ramirez
Managing Your Body

Managing Your Body – Life with a Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury alters your life in ways you could never imagine. Managing your body, what is essentially a different body, is one of those challenges.

Aaron Baker
wheelchair-accessible

Wheelchair-Accessible Adventures in Glacier National Park, Montana

Looking for the wheelchair-accessible adventure of a lifetime? Visit Glacier National Park in Montana and you won't be disappointed.

Arash Bayatmakou
Traveling with a Wheelchair

Caregiver Contest Finalist Cindy: Traveling with a Wheelchair

When asked what advice she would give to her fellow caregivers, Cindy H. answered with advice about traveling with a wheelchair. Read on to learn why.

Aimee Sharp
Urological Issues

Keeping your Bladder Healthy with Spinal Cord Injury

In this article by Aaron Baker, our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, he discusses the various bladder issues that are associated with a spinal cord injury.

Aaron Baker
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Enjoying Accessible National Parks After Spinal Cord Injury

After my SCI, I was worried I'd no longer be able to enjoy the great outdoors. Thankfully, I was wrong. Our national parks are beautiful and accessible.

Arash Bayatmakou
Driving with a Spinal Cord Injury

Video: Driving with a Spinal Cord Injury

For this video with Aaron Baker, we learn all about the basics of driving with a spinal cord injury, and check out several hand control devices.

Aimee Sharp
Fear of the Unknown

Overcoming Fear of the Unknown – Life and Work After Spinal Cord Injury

In this article by one of spinal cord injury survivor authors, Sam Morris discusses the fear of the unknown that paralyzed him after his accident.

Sam Morris
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I have been paralyzed from the waist down since 2013. I’ve been steadily gaining weight since then, and I’m starting to get self-conscious about it, especially since people already stare at me in my wheelchair. What are some exercises, things I can do to help me lose this extra weight?
James
Hi James! I'm sorry to hear about your accident, but it sounds like you're motivated to be as strong as possible. Good man! I also had a lean body before my injury. In my experience, nutrition and physical activity are the most effective ways to manage my weight. I have learned that by eating...