Menopause and Paralysis
June 27, 2022
Menopause occurs when menstruation has ceased for twelve months. Your body has been transitioning to menopause for years prior to it happening during... Read More
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The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
Perimenopause and Paralysis
June 24, 2022
Most women know that menopause is the ending of the menstrual cycle in women. However, prior to menopause, women have a transitioning time called... Read More
Thinking Differently about Pressure Injury Treatment Part 2
June 9, 2022
Once a pressure injury has appeared, you need to take immediate action. Contact your health professional for all pressure injuries regardless of the... Read More
Thinking Differently About the Causes of Pressure Injury Part 1
June 8, 2022
A pressure injury is an issue for individuals with paralysis from any disease or trauma. Individuals with less sensation are at the highest risk;... Read More
Paralysis and Mental Health
June 3, 2022
The mind and body work together. Injury to one part of the body affects other parts. Often the mind and body are treated separately for the... Read More
Transitioning Children During COVID-19
May 25, 2022
Many individuals and reduced regulations would make you believe COVID-19 is almost over, but this would be a false assumption. Viral loads in... Read More
Alcohol Addiction and Paralysis
May 18, 2022
Alcohol abuse and addiction is drug addiction. Because of the acceptance of ‘social drinking’ in society, individuals often feel that it is an... Read More
Drug Addiction and Paralysis
May 11, 2022
Drug addiction is all too common for individuals in society today. Drugs are relatively easy to obtain, both through prescription and nonprescription... Read More
Dual Diagnosis: SCI and Head Injury
May 4, 2022
Traumatic spinal cord injury can be associated with a head injury, especially if the SCI is to the upper spine, but anyone with an SCI can also have... Read MoreThe opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.