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Life after a spinal cord injury can bring unexpected lessons. Learn more about how the body changes and what to expect both during rehabilitation and beyond.

Learn More About Spinal Cord Injury

Need to know more about how spinal cord injury will affect you or someone you care for? Learn all the basics here:

     » Overview of Spinal Cord Injury
     » Life-Long Issues with Spinal Cord Injury

     » Sexuality and Fertility: Anatomy and Physiology
     » Sexuality and Fertility: Impact on Women with SCI
     » Sexuality and Fertility: Impact on Men with SCI

     » Secondary Condition: Autonomic Dysreflexia
     » Secondary Condition: Bladder Management
     » Secondary Condition: Bowel Management
     » Secondary Condition: Skin and Pressure Ulcers
     » Secondary Condition: Orthostatic Hypotension
     » Secondary Condition: Spasticity
     » Secondary Condition: Temperature Regulation

Live Forward with Spinal Cord Injury

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Spinal Cord Injury Research

MAGICWheels: The answer to reducing shoulder pain?

In a recent test, 17 full-time wheelchair users complaining of shoulder pain were asked to use MAGICWheels as an accessory to their current chair...

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Living Forward with Spinal Cord Injury

Staying Motivated

He’s paralysed at cervical level and he’s finding the vital resilience to live a fun and full life...

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Introduction

by J. Glen House, MD

Spinal Cord Injury gives a comprehensive explanation of spinal cord injury as if a physician is sitting next to you taking the time to explain the medical details. Here you will be able to understand the structure and function of the spinal cord and how the injury affects the rest of the body. This knowledge will help maximize recovery, optimize health, prevent complications, and improve quality of life. Whether you are reading about your own spinal cord injury, a loved one’s, or trying to understand what others are experiencing you will benefit from this article.

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