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Keeping your Bladder Healthy with Spinal Cord Injury

In this article by Aaron Baker, our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, he discusses the various bladder issues that are associated with a spinal cord injury.

Aaron Baker
Urology Diagnoses

Urology Diagnoses

Urology diagnoses should be made by a medical professional, but there's nothing wrong with educating yourself about what condition you have, or may have.

Aimee Sharp
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Living with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Many people are uncomfortable discussing pelvic floor dysfunction, but there are many treatment options available that can improve daily quality of life.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
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Enlarged Prostate

Having an enlarged prostate can mean something as simple as an occasional annoyance for a man or as complicated as needing surgery. It can lead to complications with emptying the bladder or cause a frequent need to urinate. The reason for this is that the prostate gland sits directly below the bladder, and as it… Continue reading Enlarged Prostate

Aimee Sharp
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I have been paralyzed from the waist down since 2013. I’ve been steadily gaining weight since then, and I’m starting to get self-conscious about it, especially since people already stare at me in my wheelchair. What are some exercises, things I can do to help me lose this extra weight?
James
Hi James! I'm sorry to hear about your accident, but it sounds like you're motivated to be as strong as possible. Good man! I also had a lean body before my injury. In my experience, nutrition and physical activity are the most effective ways to manage my weight. I have learned that by eating...