Thursday, March 28, 2024

Tag: Spinal Cord Injury Recovery

Pain and Spinal Cord Injury: Causes and Treatments

Chronic pain is a frequent problem in the majority of the SCI population and can occur not only above the level of injury but...

When SCI Isn’t an Accident

It's 2:00 A.M. on a Saturday morning when police spot the limp body of a man lying in a park in downtown Seattle. Initially...

Adjustment After SCI: Facts Vs. Myths

No one is happy about sustaining a spinal cord injury, and few who have experienced it will tell you it wasn't a traumatic event...

Upper Limb Recovery in Tetraplegia

Recovery of some upper limb function is common following a Cervical spinal cord injury. Patients with initial C4-level Tetraplegia often regain C5 muscle function,...

A Cost Analysis of Spinal Cord Injury Research

Many people are raising funds for spinal cord injury (SCI) research but do not have a clear idea of what the funds are paying...

Hyperbaric Oxygenation Therapy

Recent press reports have claimed that hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) therapy may be beneficial for acute and even chronic spinal cord injury. HBO therapy involves...

What You Should Know About Trampolines

Using a trampoline is promoted as fun. But the growing popularity of trampolines among 8-year-olds to adults is resulting in a dramatic increase in...

Liability And Your Rights

What is Liability? Liability means responsibility under the law. If a person or company is responsible, or partially responsible, for someone else's injury, they can...

Your Legal Options

Anyone who has suffered a spinal cord injury or serious back injury should consult with a lawyer as soon as possible to determine their...

Research In Sci Treatment

Drug Treatments For New Injuries NOTE: It is important to realize these drugs are not a cure for chronic (long-term) spinal cord injuries. It is...