Tag Archive: tetraplegia

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
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Market Haul: Grocery Shopping with a Spinal Cord Injury

A weekly trip to the grocery store can be a big ordeal with a spinal cord injury. With the right planning, it can be an efficient and enjoyable experience.

Aaron Baker
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Spinal Cord Injury – Helpful Links and Resources

Spinal cord injury resources for individuals with spinal cord injury and their family, friends and caregivers. Find tips, support groups and more.

Sarah Sanchez, NDTR
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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?
James
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...