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Maintaining a Positive Attitude

Maintaining a Positive Attitude | Ask Aaron

Aaron Baker, Shield HealthCare's Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, answers a question from a woman with MS about maintaining a positive attitude.

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using a wheelchair in san francisco

Mobility in the City Video: San Francisco – with Aaron Baker, SCI Lifestyle Specialist

In this video about using a wheelchair in San Francisco and the Bay Area, Aaron uses public transportation to check out the best places.

Aaron Baker
Wings for Life

Wings for Life World Run – Run, Walk or Roll for Spinal Cord Injury Research

The Wings for Life World Run is a global charity event with 100% of donations, entry fees and funds goes towards spinal cord research.

Aaron Baker
repair spinal cord injuries

Discovery Offers New Hope to Repair Spinal Cord Injuries

Originally published by Gladstone Institutes. “Discovery offers new hope to repair spinal cord injuries: Scientists produce a type of stem cell-derived neuron that could potentially help restore movement.” ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 24 April 2017. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170424152544.htm>. Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes created a special type of neuron from human stem cells that could potentially repair spinal cord injuries.… Continue reading Discovery Offers New Hope to Repair Spinal Cord Injuries

Aimee Sharp
Neurogenic Bowels

How to Manage Neurogenic Bowels

In this article by our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, Aaron Baker describes his guts, feelings and lifestyle around his neurogenic bowels.

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car accident

7-Year-Old Defies Expectations and Dances After Car Accident Shatters His Spine

By Rose Minutaglio, originally published by People.com - Learn more about Bruce Mansy and how he is learning how to walk again after a car accident.

Aimee Sharp
Travel with a Disability

Video: Air Travel with a Spinal Cord Injury

Aaron Baker, Shield HealthCare's Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, takes on his trip. Learn how to travel with a disability.

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Neurogenic Bladder

How to Manage a Neurogenic Bladder

Learning to manage a neurogenic bladder and its erratic function can prove to be one of the biggest challenges of recovery from a spinal cord injury.

Aaron Baker
self-catheterization travel kits

How to Safely Catheterize in a Public Restroom | Ask Aaron

In this question for our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, John wants to know about how to use a self-catheter kit in a public restroom.

Aaron Baker
Spastic Paralysis Spinal Cord Injury

Spasticity & Spasms: Part 2 – How I Manage My Possessed Body

The key to any long-term management plan of spasticity is the need for movement or stretching, & the ongoing management & understanding of trigger factors.

Aaron Baker
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I have c6 injury and I have lots of spasm in my whole body. What can you suggest to help?
Rahul
I have found that consistent stretching, light exercise, plenty of water, quality food and rest all affect my spasticity.