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Spasticity & Spasms: Part 2 – How I Manage My Possessed Body

The key to any long-term management plan of spasticity is the need for movement or stretching, & the ongoing management & understanding of trigger factors.

Aaron Baker
Travel with a Wheelchair

Preparing for Air Travel with a Wheelchair

Aaron Baker summarizes the main components in his travel preparations, sharing with the steps he takes when preparing to travel with a wheelchair.

Aaron Baker
Spastic Paralysis

Spasticity & Spasms: Part 1 – Insight Into My Spastic Paralysis

In this first part of a two part article, Aaron Baker, who has had a spinal cord injury for over 17 years describes spasticity, spasms, tone and clonus.

Aaron Baker
Free Treatment to Injured

Washington D.C.-Area Gym Offers Free Treatment to Injured, Disabled

The MedStar NRH Adaptive Sports and Fitness Program offers free treatment to injured along with sports conditioning and adaptive sports.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS

New Year – New Goals!

Because of my spinal cord injury, my body is consistently inconsistent. If consistency is the key to completing new objectives, how do I reach my goals?

Aaron Baker
using a wheelchair in los angeles

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

In this video about using a wheelchair in Los Angeles, Aaron explores the public transportation scene by heading all over town.

Aaron Baker
Holiday Wellness Tips

Holiday Wellness with a Spinal Cord Injury – 10 Tips for Holiday Treats

Ten simple holiday wellness tips for a guilt-less, digestion friendly, holiday season for those with a spinal cord injury and those without!

Aaron Baker
wheelchair accessories. Aaron Baker supplied image

Wheelchairs – Not Your Grandfather’s Chair (Part 3 of 3)

Is this final part of Aaron Baker's three-part look at wheelchairs, he introduces readers to customization and accessories.

Aaron Baker
wheelchairs sillas de ruedas

Wheelchairs – Not Your Grandfather’s Chair (Part 2 of 3)

Part 2 of Shield HealthCare's Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist about wheelchairs features three manufacturers boasting the latest in design and tech.

Aaron Baker
spinal cord injury changes gut bacteria

Study Suggests Gut Bacteria Can Aid Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers from Ohio State University recently discovered that spinal cord injury changes gut bacteria, which can potentially impair recovery of function.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
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I have a trip coming up and I am having trouble envisioning how I can safely and hygienically self-catheterize in a typical men’s restroom stall.
John
Travel can be intimidating with all the unknown variables, especially when it comes to using bathroom facilities that may be less accessible, unkempt and under-equipped. My best defense against this is a strong offense, meaning preparation!