Tag: Independence
MacLaren’s ‘gift’: Persevering through paralysis
To bathe the inspirational Jim MacLaren entirely in sunlight would be to deny his journey out of the darkness.
If life was indeed fair to...
Iams Donates Millionth Dollar to Canine Companions for Independence
Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) announced that it has received its millionth dollar in support from The Iams Company. Iams' support of the Healthy...
Does everyone who sustains a spinal cord injury use a wheelchair?
No. Wheelchairs are tools for mobility. High C-level injuries usually require that the individual use a power wheelchair. Low C-level injuries and below...
Common Questions about Spinal Cord Injury
1. What is Spinal Cord Injury?
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function such as...
SCI Rehabilitation
It is very important to be confident about the quality of care you or a loved one will receive when entering a Rehabilitation program....
Spinal Cord Injury Functional Goals
The spinal column is separated into 5 specific Functional areas.
The spinal cord is a bundle of nerve cells and fibers wrapped together...
Spinal Cord Injury Glossary
Abdominal Binder - Wide elastic binder use to help prevent a drop in blood pressure or used for cosmetic purposes to hold in abdomen....
Treatment
Fifty years ago, a spinal cord injury was usually fatal. Today, there's still no way to reverse damage to the spinal cord. But advances...
A monkey’s mind over matter
Aurora is an elegant, quick-minded participant in a research project for improving the lives of people paralysed by illness or injury. She is not...
Blue bracelets – a step toward a cure?
For Chaz Southard, hope exists in the form of a blue plastic bracelet.
"People naturally ask why you're wearing the bracelet and what it's for,"...
