Tag: Functional Electrical Stimulation
Depression and Spinal Cord Injury
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common condition that occurs in about 5% of Americans (over 11 million people). MDD is more than being...
Adjustment After SCI: Facts Vs. Myths
No one is happy about sustaining a spinal cord injury, and few who have experienced it will tell you it wasn't a traumatic event...
Cranberry Therapy of Urinary Tract Infections
Despite a dramatic decline in mortality due to urinary tract infections (UTI) in the last 20 years, UTI’s remain very common in people with...
A Cost Analysis of Spinal Cord Injury Research
Many people are raising funds for spinal cord injury (SCI) research but do not have a clear idea of what the funds are paying...
10 TIPS FOR FAMILY CAREGIVING
1. Choose to take charge of your life. Don't let your loved one's illness or Disability always take center stage.
We fall into caregiving often...
Financing The Future
Managing Disability Related Expenses
Along with the emotional and physical challenges that lie ahead, your finances will be an ongoing concern. The cost of health...
Your Legal Options
Anyone who has suffered a spinal cord injury or serious back injury should consult with a lawyer as soon as possible to determine their...
Research In Sci Treatment
Drug Treatments For New Injuries
NOTE: It is important to realize these drugs are not a cure for chronic (long-term) spinal cord injuries. It is...
Assitive & Adaptive Technology
ABLEDATA
The premier source for information on Assistive Technology. ABLEDATA is a federally funded database whose primary mission is to provide information on assistive technology...
Associations & Orgs
American Paraplegia Society
Dedicated to improving the quality of medical care delivered to persons with SCI. Promotes research and the review of scientific findings.
American Spinal...
