Growth Following my SCI
September 30, 2022
At the age of 15, I sustained a spinal cord injury. On Memorial Day 2010, I dove into a wave at the beach, hitting a sandbar headfirst and instantly... 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.
Types of Pain and Pain Management
September 29, 2022
Pain is a significant issue for those with neurological disease and injury. In particular, is neuropathic pain; however, there are other pain issues... Read More
Living With Anxiety: 15 Examples of What It Might Look Like
September 29, 2022
How do you know if you have anxiety? Sometimes, it’s easy to identify that we are feeling anxious. Anxiety often feels like nervousness, fear, worry,... Read More
The Seen and Unseen
September 29, 2022
Before my injury, I worked in the medical field for a decade as a CNA. I always had a place in my heart to help and care for others. I had the... Read More
Neurogenic Bowel Program Hierarchy of Treatments
September 29, 2022
September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. In recognition of this event, let’s talk about neurogenic bowel function. It is one of the most... Read More
Quarterly Scientific Recap on COVID-19
September 29, 2022
The effects of COVID-19 continue to influence the world. The combination of new variants, relaxed social isolation regulations, and response to... Read More
My Long Journey to Physical Education
September 29, 2022
At the end of August 2002, I was looking forward to my second year as a high school athletic director and physical education teacher. An accident... Read More
Slow and Steady
September 28, 2022
When I was younger, I had my own ideas of how I wanted things to be; I was more scheduled and always busy. I didn’t like it when my plans changed... Read More
How to Just Do It
September 27, 2022
I had no idea what to write this article about, and I procrastinated for a week. Every time I sat down to write or brainstorm it, I would stare at my... 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.