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…
“Take stock of all the worries, all the what-ifs that are going through your mind. Think about ‘which ones of these can I get more information about?’ or ‘Which ones of these can I take steps to solve problems?'” https://youtu.be/DLGQn1wC5uU…
When you are first touched by paralysis, many will ask themselves, “What do I learn first?” or “Where do I start?” Kris Cichowski from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago shares tips on getting started. “It’s very important that you…
“At the very beginning when everything is so unknown and everything is so overwhelming, coping strategies are about getting through the day. Thinking about things one by one, step by step, day by day.” Robin Dorman is a clinical health…
Kaini Zhang is a Chinese-born, Singaporean citizen who married in 1998 and gave birth to her first daughter in 2000, followed by the second in 2003. “We were actually very happy. Singapore was the perfect country for us. We made…
Eric Ting, a quadriplegic from Singapore, shares his insights on adjusting to life with paralysis for anyone new to it. “I can tell you, it’s not the end of life. You have a great future in front of you if…
What is it like transitioning home after spinal cord injury? Once Cody from New Zealand got through the first few months after his rugby injury, worked to establish his new normal as a quadriplegic. Get an up close and personal look at Cody’s progress as he establishes his…
“I wasn’t even planning on playing rugby,” Cody says. “I went down there not expecting to make it.” In one of the games, he ended up in an awkward tackle that broke his neck. Cody was on the ground, conscious, but…