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Building Physical and Emotional Strength after Serious Injury

Recorded Webinar: Building Physical and Emotional Strength After Serious Injury Video

Watch this recorded webinar - After serious injury, SCI survivor discusses ways to improve function and emotional resilience after facing many challenges.

Danny Nguyen
Taming Inflammation

Taming Inflammation

How I Control and Prevent Chronic Inflammation One of the many secondary complications to spinal cord injury I live with is inflammation within my body. Because my system functions sub-optimally, I am prone to extended periods of swelling in my extremities and digestive tract. I have of course experienced a swollen ankle or knee, or… Continue reading Taming Inflammation

Aaron Baker
Spinal Cord Injury Caregiver

You Before Me

In this article by a mother of a spinal cord injury recipient, Ms. Dian discusses the sacrifices she choose to make after her son's injury.

Laquita Dian
using a wheelchair in Seattle

Mobility in the City Video: Seattle – with Aaron Baker, SCI Lifestyle Specialist

In this video about using a wheelchair in Seattle, Washington, Aaron uses public transportation to check out the best places.

Aaron Baker
Healing After a Spinal Cord Injury

Optimal Healing Environment – Part 1: Acute Care

When healing after a spinal cord injury, your hospital room can be transformed from a noisy, acoustically dissonant space to one of peace and healing.

Aaron Baker
Does air help wound healing

Skin Care – Living with Paralysis

There is much more to know about the skin when living with a spinal cord injury. Read our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist's article about skin care.

Aaron Baker
Mother’s Perspective

Spinal Cord Injury From A Mother’s Perspective

From our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, Aaron Baker's, mom, she gives us a mother's perspective of what it's like in the aftermath of an accident.

Laquita Dian
Adapted Cooking

Wheel Cooking – Adapted Cooking

Simply put, Wheel Cooking is an open source of adapted cooking tips, tricks and recipes by and for wheelchair users aspiring to get back into the kitchen!

Aaron Baker
Driving With a Disability

Driving with a Disability

Our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist writes driving with a disability, the adaptive technology available, and his own experiences.

Aaron Baker
Wheelchair Cushions

Wheelchair Cushions

When selecting wheelchair cushions, there are a few factors that must be considered. Our spinal cord injury lifestyle specialist goes over them.

Aaron Baker
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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...