Paraplegic Gym Exercises
Marcela is a paraplegic who loves to hit the gym. She's made a couple videos to show how she does push ups and core strengthening exercises. Push Ups When it comes to push ups, Marcela uses a balance trainer, which looks…
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Caregiver Bed Transfer of Ventilator-Dependent Quadriplegic
“When Jeff was in rehab after his injury, it took four people to transfer him from the bed to a wheelchair,” shares Kristen, wife and caregiver to Jeff, a ventilator-dependent quadriplegic. “One person was in charge of the vent, one…
Quad Dad Plays Cards with Daughter
Matty is a C4 quadriplegic with minimal finger movement, though it’s enough that he’s able to play a card game with his young daughter, Ari. The two are enjoying a nice day outdoors, where Matty has pulled his wheelchair up…
What to Say to Someone Newly Injured
Oftentimes when a loved one is faced with a life-changing injury or diagnosis, the only thing others can do to offer help is through words. Loving, heartfelt words can be powerful in a scenario like this. But words can also…
Doing Your Best: Parenting a Child With a Disability
Mindy says she knew when her son Oliver was just three months old, that his development was not on the same track as her daughter's was at the same age. When doctors told her that Oliver was just a "late…
Job Rejections Open Doors for Para-Archer
Corporate strategist Syahidah Alim knows that while getting a job is already difficult in today’s job climate, having a disability compounds the process. Together with her team in Sports Singapore, she works on planning and direction for her organisation. After…
Quadriplegic on Top of Machu Picchu
Philip is no stranger to taking on the world in his wheelchair. His travels and adventurous spirit have taken him to the far corners of the earth. But his recent achievement of the view atop Machu Picchu is the capstone on…
Quadriplegic Chops Food
Chris is a C5-6 quadriplegic and can't move his fingers. But this doesn't stop him from preparing meals in his kitchen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dem0faQAjUI&feature=youtu.be He's got an effective routine when it comes to making a salad for himself. First he wheels into the…
Lifelong Friendships Thanks To United Spinal's Peer Mentor Program
Marcela Turnage and Kimberly Wooden formed an amazing friendship thanks to United Spinal Association’s Peer Mentor program.
Caregiving in Europe: Costs, Concerns, and Choices
Caregiving can have a financial and emotional impact on both individuals and families. When the time comes for you to become a caregiver, or for a loved one to be cared for, the choices can be overwhelming. With the demand…