You might have come across some SCI terms but have no idea what they mean. Read on for some SCI skin-related terms. Pressure Injury You may have come across terms such as pressure ulcer, bedsore, decubitus ulcer and pressure sore. All of these are alternative names for pressure injury. A pressure injury is a damage […]

Are you familiar with SCI-related terms? Here are some seating terms you should be acquainted with. Since your spinal cord injury, you probably would have come across several related technical terms. Some of these terms are used to describe seating or wheelchair seating components. While you have a full grasp of some, others are somewhat […]

Parenting is no easy feat, let alone with limitations arising from a spinal cord injury (SCI). But there are considerations you could make to ease things up. Below, we explore some ideas that can make parenting easier despite your SCI. Safety first Children tend to get involved in activities that could get them hurt. Therefore, […]

Emotional support for children is important after an SCI, but how do you go about it? Expectedly, an SCI is a significant change in the life of a patient and can be especially tough for children to handle. Due to the age factor, your child may not possess the emotional stamina to cope with an […]

Keeping your children abreast of developments about your SCI rehab is important. You should maintain close contact with them at all times, thereby strengthening family ties. Undoubtedly, stress and emotional breakdown are associated with a spinal cord injury (SCI) and are difficult to deal with. But the thoughts of not being with your children and […]

How do I find a soulmate despite my spinal cord injury? This is often a troubling question in the minds of wheelchair users. Not too worry though, it’s not all a difficult task. Due to your disability, your quest to find a potential partner could sound intimidating. However, using online dating services can be helpful. […]

SCI treatment in paediatrics requires specialization as proper management is required to prevent complications. The spinal cord is a vital organ in the human body and injury to it always require expert care. When the spinal cord injury occurs in the early stages of life, the treatment and management need to be even more specialized. […]

Most people at some point in their lives suffer from back pain, ranging from minor (having little to no impact on daily function) or severe (with significant impacts on daily life).   Often this is a result of acute trauma caused by engagement in normal daily tasks where our posture has put the spine at […]

As humans, we possess the intrinsic desire to engage in activities from which we derive fun and excitement. Coincidentally, nature has been so kind to provide us with numerous activities and attractions for relaxation and entertainment, fishing being one. However, fishing – as fun as it is – can pose a challenge for someone living […]

Pressure ulcers are a very real risk for people requiring long-term bed rest, and a mattress should deliver uncompromising quality to reduce that risk. Invacare mattresses offer premium and premier mattresses combining innovative design, excellent pressure redistribution, and a high level of comfort and support. With durability and cost effectiveness a predominant feature of Invacare […]