If you aspire to be as independent as possible, there’s a lot of small adaptations you can learn from someone like Chris Colwell. This C5-6 quadriplegic, who has no finger function, has adapted his routine getting ready for bed including…
When you’re managing a disability or condition like multiple sclerosis or MS, it can be easy to forget the importance of exercise and its impact on your health. Recent findings showing the importance of exercising with MS. “Regular exercise improves…
“Life isn’t over…You have a life ahead of you,” Kris Cichowski from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago shares as her best advice for the early days of dealing with a spinal cord impairment or paralysis. There is a steep learning…
Some quadriplegics need assistance to get into bed, either from a person or a lift system of some sort. Chris Colwell, a C5-6 quadriplegic, has a system for independently transferring from power chair to bed in under 4 minutes. https://youtu.be/C8ikNyIPXjY…
Here are a few tips that not only enhance your safety, but also will make your life a little easier at home. https://youtu.be/EADRtapByzI In the bathroom, there are a few very important safety measure to consider due to potential issues for…
Being newly diagnosed with MS or Multiple Sclerosis can lead to many questions and fears, especially if you don’t have any experience with the condition. MS is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the nerve fiber covering, or myelin, damaging…
Taking care of your skin is an absolute necessity. Avoiding pressure sores can seem daunting, but with the right routine and knowledge, you can make sure you don’t get sidelined. “A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin and…
Parenting one small child is a challenge, add another, and you’ve got your hands full. Add a spinal cord injury, and you’ve got a few more challenges to manage. Christina Passarella is a paraplegic and the proud mom of…
Joe, a paraplegic from the US, was asked what his best advice was for someone in his situation. https://youtu.be/mPZAj1ZPv-c He didn’t want anyone to allow themselves to become even more disabled by their disabilities. “We got some contributions that we…
What do you do as you prepare to transition home? Many people find the inevitable departure from rehab to be extremely overwhelming. People who have already made the transition. Practical tips for leaving rehab and returning home Stay active Set goals…