It is not unusual for someone with a spinal cord injury (SCI) to take multiple medications. These medications help combat changes that may have occurred in your body. Keeping track of all your medications, and when and how you should take them, can be a big task. Whether you are the one doing the organizing, […]

Life with a spinal cord injury is different. And it can be challenging. Your old way of doing things is in the past, and you must figure out your new normal. This transition can bring with it a lot of emotions. Your emotions are valid- even the uncomfortable ones such as sadness or anger. But […]

If your spinal cord injury is relatively new, you may still be learning the meaning of unfamiliar medical terms that you’ve never heard before. To give you a head start on learning some of these words, here is a list of terms that are frequently used. Doctors and Therapists Neurosurgeon a specialist who does surgery […]

You have been working hard in rehab and are finally ready to come home! This is an exciting day. You’ve learned a lot of things in rehab and should know almost everything you need to about how to live outside the hospital. But what about the things you haven’t learned yet? There are some things […]

A reclining wheelchair is designed to meet the individual needs of the user, providing flexibility over sitting angle and positional change.  It does this by increasing the angle between backrest and seat, often in conjunction with other features including adjusting foot rests and accessories to reduce sheer such as sliding backrest that moves with the […]

Buying anything important can seem daunting and there cannot be many things more important than a device or aid that is going to maximise your independence, allow you to engage in activity and ensure you are not socially isolated.  Going to the wheelchair shop therefore takes some planning.  It is important that you go armed […]

As you would expect a wheelchair tyre is critical to the performance of the device but it can sometimes be difficult to know which one will suit you and your wheelchair best. There are 5 areas to consider when reviewing wheelchair tyre options: Measurements Type Maintenance Task Environment Measurements Wheelchair tyre size is relatively self-explanatory, […]

How do you define stress? What comes to mind when you think of things that cause you stress? Job performance? Starting a new activity or trying something new?  Deadlines? According to health psychologist, Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., in her book “The Upside of Stress,” things that cause us to feel stress are things that are important […]

After a traumatic injury or the development of a disability or health problem, some people struggle with self-esteem. You may look different, feel different, and have differing abilities from what you could do in the past. All of these things can affect how you feel about yourself, and who you are now. The good news […]

Your wheelchair back upholstery selection, and how that functions, holds just as much importance as the design of the rest of your chair. The frame style of your wheelchair back is foundational, and the fabric you choose isn’t just for decoration, it affects both back support and comfort. Tension Adjustable Wheelchair Back Upholstery Have you […]