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Nutrition and exercise play a critical role in promoting recovery, preventing secondary complications, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with a SCI.
When discussing injuries to bones and joints, terms like “break”, “sprain”, and “fracture” are sometimes used interchangeably, leading to confusion. Recently, my wife and I took our daughter to the ER after a playful event turned into an injury. In trying to understand her level of pain and what that pain felt like, I wondered… Continue reading Break, Sprain or Fracture: What’s the Difference?
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining mental health can often take a back seat to the laundry list of daily life tasks. However, managing your mental health contributes to your overall wellbeing and should be prioritized. Here are some strategies to help you nurture your mental health. Prioritize Sleep A lack of sleep can exacerbate stress,… Continue reading Self-Care Strategies for Mental Health
The Adversity Into Adventure World Tour kicked off on Monday, June 10th in Santa Monica, CA at the beginning of Route 66. With a mission to...
My family has a long history of substance abuse, and as someone who has a propensity to go BIG with everything I do, I am very aware of how one drink can turn into many drinks, which can turn into a habit of drinking. Alcohol is a social activity, a bonding tool, and an escape… Continue reading Disabilities and Addiction
Do you like sports? Are you comfortable in front of the camera? Have you ever been interested in commentating or hosting? If you answered yes to all three questions, then you are in luck! NBC Sports and Making Space, a non-profit, have released a free on-demand training course designed to build an expansive list of… Continue reading NBC Sports Disabled Talent Search
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which aims to highlight the importance of early detection and screening starting at the age 45. Although colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the US, it is one of the few cancers that is preventable with screening. I had my first colonoscopy at 39… one in… Continue reading Colonoscopies for Early Detection and Screening
Common health issues in adults with Spina Bifida are stunt failure, high blood pressure, latex allergy, lung health, and...
Disability is not a burden, and ableism is not heroic. I recently saw a meme on Instagram that depicted two people holding hands – one in a wheelchair and the other standing. Over the person standing it reads “not a hero” and over the wheelchair user it says “not a burden”. It got me thinking,… Continue reading Disability and Relationships
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?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...
