Weight management is important after sustaining a spinal cord injury. The Shepherd Center provides the following tips for maintaining a healthy weight post-injury. Poor Appetite And Weight Gain “Initially after a spinal cord injury, you may experience a decrease in…
Jan van der Linde, a wheelchair user, shares videos on his YouTube channel (WheelchairThailand) of his travel adventures. Jan shares a video of a floating beach wheelchair that is an accommodation for guests staying in the resorts at Hua Hin,…
Proper nutrition can help maintain many aspects of your health, especially for those with spinal cord injuries. Those aspects include bowel regularity, skin integrity, weight management, and the prevention of chronic disease. It is important to consume nutrition from all…
United Spinal Association will host Megan Hammond at its 7th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill, to speak directly with legislators on issues that affect the independence and quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries and disorders and other pre-existing conditions.
Bowel health is extremely important after sustaining a spinal cord injury. Post SCI, your bowels may not function like they used to and nutrition becomes vital to help maintain bowel regularity. The Shepherd Center provides information about nutrition as a…
United Spinal Association and its VetsFirst program members are concerned about the potential privatization of veterans health care.
Kristen Hart, an L1 paraplegic, demonstrates how she swims using a floating device called the UFloat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M41Ji27muSk Kristen says she needed to find a floating device that was U.S. Coast Guard regulated to be able to use it at her…
Ellie Smith, born with Brachial Plexus Paralysis (Erbs Palsy), shares some advice for parents of children who have similar disabilities. Some of Ellie’s tips include: Try Not To Feel Guilty Ellie’s first tip is for parents to not feel guilty…
Chelsea and James celebrated their four year anniversary on January 14, 2018. James has a spinal cord injury. Chelsea reflects on four lessons she has learned during her relationship. Take Chances --- Love Is Love Chelsea says, “It’s definitely a…
Jayne Bliss is a travel advisor with 30 years of experience in planning trips for people with disabilities. In a recent article in New York Times, Jane gives six tips for traveling as a person with a disability. “No place…