Tag Archive: Spinal Cord Injury

The Life I Chose – The Road Less Traveled

Katelyn, wife of recovering quadriplegic Aaron Baker, expresses her gratitude as she documents the life she chose with Aaron and his spinal cord injury.

Katelyn Devine Baker
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Sick Happens: Spinal Cord Injury and the Common Cold

Twenty years post spinal cord injury, Aaron has learned to distinguish the precursors of a common bug and how to homeopathically fortify his immune system.

Aaron Baker
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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
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
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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
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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
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I have a trip coming up and I am having trouble envisioning how I can safely and hygienically self-catheterize in a typical men’s restroom stall.
John
Travel can be intimidating with all the unknown variables, especially when it comes to using bathroom facilities that may be less accessible, unkempt and under-equipped. My best defense against this is a strong offense, meaning preparation!