Involuntary muscle spasms are a regular experience of those who have experienced spinal cord injuries. These can result in interrupted sleep, discomfort and pain, along with possible injuries. This is without mentioning or taking into account the impact that this can have on the individual with regards to feeling self-conscious. These occur as a result […]
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When someone sustains a spinal cord injury, most information that is shared focuses on that person. However, for partners who become caregivers, fewer resources are available. Getting in touch with professionals who can provide support for partners is very helpful, after all, an injury impacts family and friends too. Aside from one-on-one professional support there
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With the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic all aspects of our daily lives have been impacted and relationships are no exception. Although “social distancing” is important to prevent the spread of the virus, it has major emotional impacts on our relationships. In times of crisis, we go through a three-stage process (also known as General Adaptation Syndrome)
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A large portion of spinal cord injuries occur in youth. As a result, many who have had such injuries, have not had children. Should a spinal cord injury stop you from having children? Often after having experienced an injury or event which has altered previous levels of functionality, many people are concerned, as to whether
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For a new spinal cord injured patient, life is all about surviving the current crisis. As the initial trauma and storm of medical complications subside, the focus typically moves to living with the injury. This is what physical rehab and sexual rehab is all about – making the most of what you have left. After
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