Tag: Functional Electrical Stimulation
New Findings in Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment
Pressure ulcers are a common, debilitating, and costly complication of SCI, often requiring long periods of immobility, hospitalization, and/or surgery. Patients with SCI are...
Ventilatory Care in Patients with SCI
The breathing muscles are supplied by nerves that emerge from the spinal cord in various locations, from the Cervical through the Lumbar levels. "Even...
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...
