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
Voices from the Community
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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.
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
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 More
Pediatric Orthostatic Hypotension
April 29, 2022
Orthostatic Hypotension (OH) is a type of low blood pressure that occurs when an individual’s position is changed from the head being at the same... Read More
Diaphragmatic Pacing in Children
February 23, 2022
Breathing can be a challenge for children with medical conditions. There are many reasons for breathing issues but when breathing becomes... Read More
Improving Your Immune System
February 23, 2022
Is there a way to improve your immune system that will prevent infection? No, there are no guarantees. Individuals without nervous system issues, who... Read More
The Vagus Nerve
February 16, 2022
All the nerves in the body are important for sensation and function. Last week, the phrenic nerve was discussed because of its relationship to... 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.