Mike contracted meningitis and septicaemia in 2014. The infection caused Mike to lose the use of his hands, arms, legs, and feet. Even the muscles in his face were temporarily paralyzed. Now facing life as a quadriplegic, Mike says he…
Pressure sores are a big concern for wheelchair users, particularly for individuals who have no sensation, like those with spinal cord injuries. Kristin, a physical therapist and owner of SCI Total Fitness, offers some information on pressure relief and techniques…
Jon was born with muscular dystrophy. The only parts of his body he can move are his eyes and lips. "And yet… I have an amazing life." Jon has traveled the world, started a business, and is now living a…
Joseph, a paraplegic, likes to keep himself fit. He recently discovered his own way of doing burpees or squat thrusts. “Burpees are a great, pretty much full-body workout. And I wanted to figure out something I could do similar to…
Maria is a mom and a polio survivor. She recalls an autumn day when she played with her son in the crisp air and among the fallen leaves. Ride along with Maria as her inner child comes to life in…
People with mobility disabilities need to do a lot of up-front research before traveling to their destination to ensure their needs can be met. And most of the time, this means asking questions – lots of them. The more specific…
These days, dating can be an emotionally risky proposition for everyone. It is particularly challenging for those with disabilities. But young women with disabilities are just like other women when it comes to dating. They want to go to dance…
Meg demonstrates how she uses an electric can opener to open a can of beans. Meg is a quadriplegic with no finger movement, and while she is able to open a can using a manual opener, the electric one is easier…
In August, 2012, the doctors removed a 3.1 cm tumor growing in my spinal cord at the C-3/C-4 level. Luckily it was benign, but the nerves were so entangled around the tumor that when I woke from surgery I was…
Friends & Spinal Cord Injury is an important combination that sometimes may fall by the wayside after discharge from rehab.