How to Start Support or Discussion Group
We frequently receive calls for information on local support groups. Although there are thousands of people with all over the US, there are...
Functional Electrical Stimulation, Clinical Applications in SCI
What is Functional Electrical Stimulation?
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) can be applied to a wide variety of research and treatment approaches. Frequently asked questions about...
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness – Understanding the Importance of Language and Images
Every day more than 30 people become paralyzed from spinal cord injury (SCI) or disease. SCI generally results in one of two types of...
Self-Employment for Persons with a Disability
In most of the world, the ultimate determination of self-control is employment. This is the basis for almost all micro-lending activity worldwide. Self-employment carries...
About Skin Care
The Technical Part of Skin
The skin on our bodies is made up of two layers. The top layer is called the epidermis and...
Range Of Motion
The body, under normal circumstances, is constantly moving. This movement, often times an unconscious act, will keep the joints loose and prevents pressure sores...
Prevention
A sixteen year old was the front seat passenger with her young, inexperienced boyfriend John at the wheel. They were on their way home...
SCI Rehabilitation
It is very important to be confident about the quality of care you or a loved one will receive when entering a Rehabilitation program....
About Pressure Sores
A Pressure Sore (or bed sore) is an injury to the skin and tissue under it. Sitting or lying in the same position will...
What is a Physiatrist?
Many people are unaware that there is a special branch of medicine specifically dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of physical Disability. Physiatrists are...
