Were you a big fan of playing sports before your SCI? Do the benefits that come from activity-based therapy centers encourage you to seek out more sports-related ways to get exercise? Regardless of why you are looking for sports to play from your wheelchair, you will be happy to know that many popular sports now […]
Modern advancements in physical therapy make it easier than ever to help a patient living with paralysis to activate those paralyzed muscles. What are the top three ways to get paralyzed muscles some exercise? What are the benefits of these therapies? We’re about to consider activity-based therapy, a functional electrical stimulation bike, and Lokomat therapy. […]
If you are living with a spinal cord injury (SCI), you probably have a lot of questions. Think of our article today as a sort of FAQ (frequently asked questions) regarding SCI. These are some of the essentials that you should know. We will conclude by discussing some of the options you have for spinal […]
Exercise is crucial after a spinal cord injury. However, now that you are experiencing new circumstances in life, you will have to work out in different ways than you ever tried before. For most people, it is difficult enough to work up the motivation to head to the gym. However, you may now require some […]
L-level refers to spinal cord injuries that occur in the lumbar region. The lumbar spine contains five bones (vertebrae) located just above the tailbone (coccyx) and sacrum. L-level injuries create issues with leg function. This is because of the muscles that the five lumbar vertebrae control. Because of this, paraplegia is the usual result of […]
There are years of research relating to the link between spinal cord injuries and insomnia. Whether it is pain, changes to circadian rhythm, or difficulty finding a comfortable position that is keeping you awake, lack of sleep only adds to your other symptoms. If you are living with an SCI, how can you cope with […]
