Brace Yourself—Using An Orthotic Brace for Healing and Mobility
How do you heal an injured arm or shoulder when you have to rely on it daily for mobility? One solution might be an orthotic brace.
The Caregiver Paradox: What Do You Do When You Can’t Socially Distance?
What do you do when it’s impossible to practise social distancing? That’s the dilemma faced by many of our Peers with quadriplegia who rely on caregivers every day.
Ask an Expert: Infectious Diseases, COVID-19 and Spinal Cord Injury
Infectious diseases Dr. Jennifer Grant answers your questions about COVID-19 and spinal cord injury in the latest Ask an Expert session! Read on to learn more.
Introduction to Wills and Estate Planning with Hammerco Lawyers
How do you start planning for your Will? What do you need to know about estate planning? Is it really that complicated? Our sponsors at Hammerco Lawyers LLP lay out the basics of Wills and estate planning so you can get started now, for later.
Coloplast Care: Anywhere. Anytime. Now more than ever.
During this time of social distancing, Coloplast Care is here to continue to support those with bladder management issues. Here are some important facts that you may not know about the Coloplast Care Program!
You can help our most vulnerable neighbours…people like Jeff.
Since the outbreak, we have been overwhelmed by desperate calls. Every day we hear from people who can’t get vital medical supplies. And many are scared to leave their homes for fear of contracting a virus that is deadly for those with compromised health. It’s all causing unprecedented stress and anxiety. But you can help our most vulnerable neighbours . . . people with a spinal cord injury. People like Jeff.
Ask an Expert: Spinal Cord Injury Rehab & Exercise During COVID-19
Has COVID-19 interrupted your physiotherapy, occupational therapy or regular rehab exercise? SCI BC’s Ask an Expert series explains how you can stay healthy during this difficult time.
The UTI Wallet Card: Preventing UTI in SCI
A collaboration between GF Strong clinicians and SCI BC leads to development of an important new resource for our readers.
What To Do While Practising Physical Distancing
These days, we’re all spending more time inside to stay safe and healthy. Practising physical distancing may seem like a daunting task, but we’re in this together. To help curb boredom and promote mental health we’ve compiled a list of activities and resources to pass the time at home.
Mindfulness for Helping with Emotional and Physical Pain
Jaisa Sulit, a Peer with incomplete SCI is an occupational therapist and a mindfulness meditation practitioner who knows firsthand how mindfulness can help alleviate emotional and physical pain.
The Breast Experience: Respiratory Function and Bras
Question: what’s something used by half the world’s population that can improve respiratory function, posture and self-esteem, but is one of the most commonly misinformed purchases?
Relief at Last: Shoulder Pain Research and Treatment
There is a staggeringly high incidence of largely untreatable shoulder pain and injuries in people with SCI who use manual wheelchairs. New research at New Jersey’s Kessler Foundation offers some hope.