Self Neuromodulation
March 28, 2023
There are many ways to neuromodulate your nerves. These can include chemicals or medications and electrical stimulation, among others. However, one... 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.
Pediatric Upper Extremity Function
March 22, 2023
Arms are useful appendages for how they are meant to be used. Often with neurological concerns, the arms are used for other activities such as body... Read More
Pregnant and Paralyzed: Resting While I Can
March 20, 2023
When my husband and I started talking about getting pregnant and growing our family, I had a few feelings in my gut: we wouldn’t have to try very... Read More
Tips in Pediatric Care for Neurogenic Bowel, Neurogenic Bladder, and Skin Care
March 14, 2023
Much of pediatric care is provided with the same physiological foundations as adults. However, pediatric care is adapted to the differences in the... Read More
Electrical Stimulation in Pediatrics
March 13, 2023
Electrical stimulation (e-stim) is a hot topic in rehabilitation. In this blog, we focus on the stimulation of specific muscles or nerves in... Read More
Electrical Neuromodulation
February 22, 2023
Neuromodulation or modifying nerve function can occur in a variety of ways, including chemical or electrical stimulation. Last week, chemical... Read More
Hip Dysplasia in Pediatric Paralysis
February 15, 2023
Hip dysplasia occurs when the ball and socket joint of the hip separate. This can be ever so slightly or a major issue, but, in either case, it... Read More
How Nerves are Injured
February 9, 2023
Nerve injury from a head injury, spinal cord injury, or neurological disease processes varies by the type of injury to nerves. The injury can occur... 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.