Are you the kind of person who dislikes asking for help? Some people find it harder to do than others. But when you have a spinal cord injury (especially at first) you may need to ask for a lot of help. Some of the things you were able to do before your injury you may […]

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 […]

For a time that seemed like forever I was always wishing I could own a suit and wear it to some kind of formal event. Over the many years I’d longed for this I had attended dinners, weddings, awards evenings, and more – but I was always the guy who just wore a smart jumper […]

Have you ever made a purchase and then wondered how you lived life without that item before? We have. There are certain things that come in handy when you are a wheelchair user. They are in the category of “must-haves” for most people with spinal cord injury. To keep you from guessing what those things […]

If you enjoyed yoga in the past, you might wonder if you can do it now that you’ve had a spinal cord injury. You may think that there are too many poses that you can no longer do. Or maybe you are concerned about hurting yourself. These are good considerations. If you are interested in […]

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 […]

One small change, today. Positive health is associated with a capacity to enjoy life and to withstand challenges; it is not merely the absence of disease. (CDC) What are some of the benefits of being physically active every day? Among the greatest benefits some individuals find is feeling stronger, more alive. Another is being less […]

What should you take for a hospital stay? It is hard to know what you will need to bring, and what the hospital will provide for you. Although the hospital will certainly meet all your basic needs, there are a few items you may want to bring from home. Having items from home can make […]

    A three wheeled mobility scooter is a mobility aid much like a wheelchair but set up like an electric scooter. Like other electric scooters they are normally powered by an on-board rechargeable battery and configured with a step through frame, meaning that there are no doors or sides to negotiate.   Why choose […]