SMART Program Can Help Wheelchair Users Avoid Anxiety and Depression
Dr. Amit Sood developed the SMART (Stress Management and Resilience Training) program to help decrease stress and increase quality of life.
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Quadriplegic Demonstrates How To Do Push-up
Ben Clark, a C5/C6 quadriplegic, shares videos on his YouTube channel (Adapt To Perform) to educate and motivate fellow people with disabilities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjDi-BdYTnk In this video, Ben demonstrates a different technique on how to do a push-up as a wheelchair…
Recovering from Spinal Cord Injury. Never Give Up Hope!
Lee Oesterle sat down with United Spinal to discuss his journey toward recovery after a spinal cord injury changed his life forever at the age of 61.
Secure Work Coalition Helps People with Disabilities Reach Their Potential
When it comes to opportunities for work after SCI/D, there is some positive news on the horizon. With the job market expanding and US unemployment rates at a low, it is a good climate for individuals with disabilities to return to work.
Improving Mental Health Outcomes for Veterans and Servicemembers
The statistics are still startling: 20 veterans a day die by suicide. And that number, while slightly lower this year, is still 20 too many. But, the more important shift is that the conversation is changing.
Coach Brian Weber is Staying on Track
Coaching, mentoring and education all blend together for Brian Weber, a 35-year-old football and wheelchair rugby coach from Rochester, New York.
Steph Hammerman - World's First Level 2 Crossfit Trainer With Cerebral Palsy
Stephanie Hammerman is the world’s first level 2 Crossfit trainer with cerebral palsy. She recently opened up her own gym called Hammer Driven Fitness. Stephanie was interviewed on ABC’s Good Morning America. She explains in her own words how she…
Understanding the Fair Housing Amendments Act
April is Fair Housing Month, a time to reflect on United Spinal’s commitment to ensuring every American, including people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders, have access to housing that is free from discrimination.
Quadriplegic Dresses In Wheelchair
Jonathan Sigworth, a C7 quadriplegic, demonstrates how he dresses his lower extremities independently while sitting in his wheelchair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhU175Cg8Y4 First, Jonathan sits in his wheelchair and scoots forward while balancing, which he states gives him greater stability. He already has…
5 Things That Should Be Taught While In Rehab
According to Tiffiny Carlson, a C5/6 quadriplegic, adjusting to life after a spinal cord injury isn't easy. Although skills and techniques are taught in rehab, it is impossible to cover all of the basics in that short amount of time,…