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Watch this recorded webinar - After serious injury, SCI survivor discusses ways to improve function and emotional resilience after facing many challenges.
This year, Aaron Baker celebrated 18 years of living with a spinal cord injury. He's come to enjoy the anniversaries, but reflects on the dark years past.
In this video about using a wheelchair in San Francisco and the Bay Area, Aaron uses public transportation to check out the best places.
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.
Because of my spinal cord injury, my body is consistently inconsistent. If consistency is the key to completing new objectives, how do I reach my goals?
Ten simple holiday wellness tips for a guilt-less, digestion friendly, holiday season for those with a spinal cord injury and those without!
Part 2 of Shield HealthCare's Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist about wheelchairs features three manufacturers boasting the latest in design and tech.
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
Learn more about spinal cord injury: what it is, different types, what can cause a spinal cord injury, what happens after the accident and more.
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...
