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When you sustain a spinal cord injury, the disruption of the body's signals to the brain effects more than sensory and motor function. Most people with SCI will…

Spinal cord injury affects millions of Americans and their families. For many of us, the disability affects every aspect of our lives. Out of the more than five…

With my complete C3 quadriplegia diagnosis, at first I imagined myself sitting in a power wheelchair gazing at the wall for the rest of my life, or out…

Summer signifies vacations, a break from school or work, and time for fun in the sun. Protecting your skin during this time of the year is important for…

Individuals with spinal cord injuries are at high risk for developing pressure sores. These wounds, which form on the body just from being immobile, can be fatal if…

When you have a spinal cord injury your physical health is shoved to the front of the priority line. There are so many secondary health complications people with…

Physician disclosure of uncertainty about prognosis and recovery can be incredibly frustrating when you sustain a catastrophic spinal cord injury (SCI). Not knowing your odds of regaining loss…

Michigan Medicine has released findings that resilience is a key factor associated with positive psychological outcomes after a traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). In a nutshell, it’s perspective…

When you survive a spinal cord injury your first stop is the hospital setting. Here physicians will maintain your stability before sending you on to rehab. You’ll work…

Looking back on the first time I experienced autonomic dysreflexia, I remember how scary the phenomenon can be, and how important it is for individuals with spinal cord…