Increasing Bowel Transit Time
March 18, 2021
If you are doing well with your bowel program and are satisfied with it, keep doing what you are doing. Some individuals are looking for help as they... Read More
Voices from the Community
Our blog offers stories from the community, updates from the Reeve Foundation, and breaking news on research.
The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
Goals of Bowel Programs
March 10, 2021
Once a healthcare provider introduces the process of a bowel program, individuals are astounded at the procedure. I have yet to meet someone that is... Read More
Christopher Reeve's Recovery Program
January 27, 2021
I was fortunate to be one of the organizers of Christopher Reeve's recovery program. What a wonderful experience. Many people have been interested in... Read More
Sensory Nerves
January 20, 2021
Last week was a discussion of motor nerves that make the body move. This week, we dip into sensory nerves. All nerve systems work together seamlessly... Read More
Cold Temperature Control
November 4, 2020
The weather has turned to fall overnight. Temperatures are dropping. Getting used to the colder temperature is always a challenge for everyone. It... Read More
Friction and Shearing Skin Injury
October 21, 2020
People are usually familiar with pressure injury, but other types of skin injuries are concerning. Friction injury occurs when the epidermis or top... Read More
What is AMX0035, and Why Is It Important for All of Us?
September 23, 2020
In 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge was created to raise awareness about ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s Disease.) Chris Kennedy, a... Read More
Pediatric Positioning
August 26, 2020
After your child sustains a spinal cord injury, it is important to position them correctly. At times, people underestimate the power of proper... 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.