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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 […]

Most teenagers will have their first try behind the wheel of a car in their first driving lesson at 17 or 18. However, Izzy Weall, from Derby in the United Kingdom is working towards motor racing at Silverstone at just 14 years old with all-disabled race team Team BRIT. However, Izzy Weall isn’t the average […]

Are you getting upbeat about your child’s school resumption? No doubt, there will be significant changes in the accustomed routine when returning to school after a spinal cord injury (SCI).   However, keeping some considerations in mind and taking some actionable steps can help make the transition easier. General Accessibility Give full consideration to the […]

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. […]

Scooping two sportswoman of the year awards – including becoming the first para athlete to win SJA Sportswoman of the Year – the 25 year old from Halifax has gone from strength to strength. Here, we’ll tell you Hannah’s story, and run you through her 2017 highlights. Early Years Hannah Cockroft was born in Halifax […]

Accessing the community, friends or family homes can be a challenge when using a wheelchair as there are significant barriers with thresholds and steps, however there are a significant number of types of wheelchair ramps that can assist you in accessing the places your want and need to go too. When considering the right wheelchair […]

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. […]

If you’ve got a holiday planned this year, you’ll want to know which airlines offer the best access for wheelchair users. In this article, we run down our top picks for accessible airlines, alongside the compact wheelchairs that make air travel a breeze. Flying Stateside: Virgin Atlantic If you’re going on a city break to […]

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 […]