The Wisdom of Common Sense
March 14, 2023
Early on in my paralyzed life, I developed a problem wound/ulcer on the most obvious place in the world, the coccyx or tailbone. I began to visit a... 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.
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
Here’s How Trauma Can Impact Your Relationships
March 13, 2023
Being diagnosed with paralysis is a traumatic experience for both the individual and also their loved ones. Unfortunately, trauma leaves us with... Read More
My Friend, the Wheelchair
March 6, 2023
If you are old enough, you may remember a tv series called “My Mother The Car.” It was canceled after one disastrous season, from 1965-1966, due to... Read More
When Feelings of Resentment Grow
March 1, 2023
This is more for caregivers than anyone else. For 95% of our life, most kinds of caregivers are rose-colored glasses- cup- is- half- full kind of... Read More
Pregnant and Paralyzed: Debunking Stereotypes
February 28, 2023
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing with a humongous prize at the end, but that’s not me saying it’s easy. My body is changing and adapting to a... Read More
Facial Paralysis and Horner Syndrome
February 27, 2023
Body paralysis and paraparesis are well-known outcomes of brain injury (including stroke) and spinal cord injury. However, one type of paralysis that... Read More
Paying It Forward
February 27, 2023
In past blogs, I have written a great deal about self-care. It is vitally important that we each take care of ourselves - our physical health, our... 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.