Tag Archive: SCI

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
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
accessible

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
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
autonomic dysreflexia

Autonomic Dysreflexia: A Dangerous Secondary Complication of Spinal Cord Injury

Autonomic Dysreflexia is a dangerous complication of SCI. Make sure you know what triggers it for you, how to prevent it and what to do when it happens.

Aaron Baker

Wheelchair-Accessible Adventures in Big Sky, Montana

For the wheelchair user daunted by challenges in accessing natural sights, rest assured that there are plenty of accessible options to explore in Big Sky.

Arash Bayatmakou
wheelchair transfers

Living with a Spinal Cord Injury: Wheelchair Transfers

The method of wheelchair transfers you use depends on your individual situation but will evolve as your strength and ability improve.

Aaron Baker
Meeting Someone with a SCI

Meeting Someone with a SCI for the First Time

Meeting someone with a SCI for the first time can be a little intimidating. Here's my friend Justin's perspective on what it was like the first time we met.

Arash Bayatmakou
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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.