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…
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…
Sri has been a paraplegic since she was 23 years old and she doesn’t accept that having a disability means you don’t have a life. “I want to show other Indonesians and the rest of the world that disabled people with…
Beth is a C6-7 quadriplegic who has limited mobility of her fingers and is unable to grasp anything. She relies on tenodesis to pick up things like a cup. (Tenodesis is using the flexion and extension of your wrist to…
“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…
Managing heat with MS comes with its own complications due to the effects of the demyelination of the nerves and how it impairs the body’s ability to adjust to temperature changes. Because of that situation, nerve transmission requires much more…
Preventing dehydration is important for anyone, but it’s especially important when you’re also managing a disability. When someone says “drink more water,” don’t just brush it off! All stages of dehydration have negative impacts. Early indicators of dehydration: Dry, sticky…
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…