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Neurogenic Bladder

How to Manage a Neurogenic Bladder

Learning to manage a neurogenic bladder and its erratic function can prove to be one of the biggest challenges of recovery from a spinal cord injury.

Aaron Baker
self-catheterization travel kits

How to Safely Catheterize in a Public Restroom | Ask Aaron

In this question for our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, John wants to know about how to use a self-catheter kit in a public restroom.

Aaron Baker
Spastic Paralysis Spinal Cord Injury

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
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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...