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
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.
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 More
Poor Circulation in the Extremities
August 6, 2020
Circulation is blood pumping through the body. The heart is the main pump that pushes the blood. The heart is controlled by the Autonomic Nervous... Read More
Avoiding Bowel Complications
July 6, 2020
Last week started a review of the bowel program process with presentation of the usual routine. Read More
Avoiding Bowel Complications-Part I
June 30, 2020
The past two weeks, the blogs have consisted of ideas to avoid bladder infection. That is an important topic. This week’s topic is just as important... 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.