Life after a spinal cord injury can be as enjoyable and productive as any non-disabled person. A persons potential is only limited by their determination. But there are physical and sometimes psychological issues that come with a spinal cord injury that cannot be ignored, your health and quality of life depend on it. ( Please see our disclaimer )
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| | Pressure sores | A pressure sore is any redness or break in the skin caused by too much pressure on your skin for too long a period of time. The pressure prevents blood from getting to your skin so the skin dies... | | Smoking and SCI | For SCI survivors who smoke there's even more bad news and more ill health effects than those cited for the general population. Specifically, there is an increased incidence of skin sores, a decreased ability to heal following skin surgeries, and a greater likelihood of atelectasis (collapsed lung) | | Bladder care and management | The body's urinary system has three major functions. It makes urine in the kidneys; stores urine in the bladder; and removes urine from the body through the urethra... | |
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