Tag: Spinal Cord Injury Education

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....

How to Start Support or Discussion Group

We frequently receive calls for information on local support groups. Although there are thousands of people with all over the US, there are...

Spinal Cord Injury Treatment and Cure Research

When someone sustains a spinal cord injury (SCI), one of the most difficult issues to deal with is that there is no "cure" at...

The Scientific Method: The Importance of Basic Science in Spinal Cord Injury Research

The ultimate dream for many people with a spinal cord injury (SCI) - or for those who care about someone with SCI - is...

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Social Security Disability Benefits

When to apply: You should apply as soon as you become disabled. If you apply for Social Security, Disability benefits will not begin until the...

Obstacles facing stem cell research

Reaching the point where society can reap the potential benefits of stem cells will take time. Researchers face a number of major challenges as...

What are Schwann Cells?

Description of Schwann Cells provided by Inner Learning Online. Larger axons passing through Peripheral nerves commonly are enclosed in sheaths called "Schwann cells."...

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....

Injury tests successful developer

LEXINGTON, Ky. - An overachieving central Kentucky construction developer is now facing the challenge of his life - walking again. Doug Wilburn, 45, president of...