Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Tag: Wheelchairs

CRAIG FRONT-RUNNER FOR STEM CELL WORK

Craig Hospital in Englewood may become the first place in the world to transplant human stem cells into paralyzed patients in hopes of helping...

Facing the Realities of Managed Care and HMOs

Bill, 55, was repairing his roof on a Saturday afternoon when he fell, sustaining a C4 spinal cord injury. He was rushed to the...

Medical Supplies

1-800-Wheelchair Large selection of home medical equipment that welcome Medicare, Medicaid and most major insurance. Provides products that allow a more independent life style, including;...

Online Magazines

EnabledOnline An online magazine and community that offers to people with disabilities, their families and caregivers a place to connect and share experiences. Mainstream Small online commentary...

Misc Spinal Cord Injury Health Issues

Bladder Dysfunction The bladder muscle, "detruser" and external sphincter are similarly affected. Early drainage occurs with indwelling ("foley") Catheter. When urine volumes are equal to...

Comparison of three wheelchair cushions for effectiveness of pressure relief.

This study compared the short-term pressure-relieving ability of the three most commonly prescribed wheelchair cushions (Roho, Jay, Pindot) for a person with SCI....