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Male External Catheters

Male External Catheters and Skin Health

Learn about how to maintain skin health when using male external catheters. MECs should be removed daily for cleansing and skin inspection.

Aimee Sharp
Kumaka

Life Beyond Spina Bifida: Meet Kumaka

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."

Aimee Sharp
What is Spina Bifida

What is Spina Bifida?

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

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Spinal Cord Injury Nurse

A Thoughtful Note of Thanks from a Spinal Cord Injury Nurse…

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…

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness

National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month

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.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS

A Beautiful Life After Spinal Cord Injury

Shield HealthCare Caregiver Story Spotlight | 2011 “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Contest Story by Ema B. “My husband kissed me good-bye to visit his mother on a Sunday morning. He whispered to me, “I love you, let’s have brunch later.” I smiled and turned over to go back to sleep. Hours later, I was awakened by… Continue reading A Beautiful Life After Spinal Cord Injury

Gina Flores
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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.