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We had the honor of interviewing Pearl G. from Chicago, Illinois. A nationally recognized wheelchair athlete, Pearl has a passion for sports that is evident in her active lifestyle.
The biggest advantage of self-catheterization is having the freedom to choose when and where to empty your bladder, giving you more control over your life
The information in this article is a general overview for a better understanding of the needs of patients with spina bifida.
During this webinar, our presenter discusses the advantages of intermittent catheterization with the goal of preventing catheter associated UTIs, and more.
Learn about how to maintain skin health when using male external catheters. MECs should be removed daily for cleansing and skin inspection.
A day in the life of Kumaka is full of adventure and limitless activity. Although he was born with Spina Bifida, “I am not different from any other kid."
What is Spina Bifida? Spina Bifida is a series of birth defects that occur when the embryonic neural tube that will eventually develop into the baby’s brain
Special thanks to Amy, a spinal cord injury nurse from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, for the thoughtful note of appreciation… Amy wrote, “…I am writing to express my satisfaction with Shield HealthCare. Over the past 2 years, Shield has become my ‘go to’ company when dealing with patient supplies. I am a spinal cord injury… Continue reading A Thoughtful Note of Thanks from a Spinal Cord Injury Nurse…
Every 48 minutes, someone in the U.S. is paralyzed from a spinal cord injury (SCI). Some of these injuries happen as a result of a traumatic accident.
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...
