Ask the Spin Doctor: Finding A Place to Workout
“I want to exercise in a gym, but I don’t live in an area where there is a truly accessible facility. I think there are some local gyms that might work, but I’m a little intimidated and not sure how to approach them. Do you have any advice?” To answer this question, we turned to Dr. Jasmin Ma.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Sleep Apnea
Is it possible I have sleep apnea? What should I do about it? To answer this question, we turned to Dr. Aditi Shah, a Respirologist specializing in sleep and neuromuscular disease.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Braces for Walking
We reached out to physiotherapists at GF Strong Rehab Centre for advice on finding the best brace for you.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Cervical Screening
Dr. Lily Proctor discusses pap tests and cervix self-screening kits.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Contractures
GF Strong physiotherapist Amrit Dhaliwal discusses contractures, a common complication of SCI.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Colonoscopy
Dr. Karen Smith, Physiatrist and Emeritus Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Queens University, and co-author of the Actionable Nuggets, gives colonoscopy advice for people with SCI.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Managing Menstruation
Natasha Prodan-Bhalla, Nurse Practitioner, from the Access Clinic at BC Women’s Hospital shares what you need to know about managing your menstrual cycle.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Menopause
Have questions about menopause? Dr. Viet Vu gives the lowdown on SCI, menopause and aging well.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Weight Loss
Dr. Ian Rigby serves up some weight loss strategies.
The Spin Doctor: Breastfeeding after SCI
Like all mothers, women with SCI may experience common breastfeeding challenges – but for mothers with SCI there are often additional challenges. In this Spin Doctors series, we explore solutions to these difficulties.
The Spin Doctor: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Several peers have asked us about carpal tunnel syndrome pain that has intensified with age, and surgery options to ease it. We referred to some trusted online sources and asked two of our peers who have dealt with this problem to share their experiences.
The Spin Doctor: How to Naturally Treat Toe Fungus
“Why do I always seem to have toe fungus, and how can I treat it naturally?” It’s a question we hear often from peers. We asked for assistance from The Rollin’ RNs who write about SCI-related health issues based on their experience as registered nurses who live with paraplegia.