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Living life to the fullest with spinal cord injury (SCI) can be achieved through a positive, informed and healthy approach to living. This section offers practical information and advice on diverse topics from body functioning and nutrition, to sports and recreation, to sex and relationships.
Body Functioning
There’s a saying that ‘Knowledge is Power’—and this section is designed to empower people with spinal cord injury (SCI) by providing the latest information about body functioning.
Posted on: Thu, May 27, 2010
Emotional Adjustment
Spinal cord injury (SCI), whether caused by traumatic injury or illness, is a devastating and life-altering event. This section explores the grieving, and emotional and psychosocial adjustment people with SCI and their families go through.
Posted on: Thu, May 27, 2010
Nutrition
After spinal cord injury (SCI), it’s important to help manage your health with good nutrition. What you eat has a big impact on your overall health including weight, bowel and bladder function, skin and bone health, and more.
Posted on: Thu, May 27, 2010
Sex & Relationships
Sexuality is an important part of the personality of every human being. A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a life-changing event that can greatly affect how a person functions and looks at sexuality and intimacy.
Posted on: Fri, May 28, 2010
Sports & Recreation
Explore the possibilities life has to offer by participating in sports, leisure and recreational activities. Reconnect with sports and leisure activities you enjoyed before your spinal cord injury.
Posted on: Fri, May 28, 2010
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