Nutrition plays a powerful role in health and recovery after a spinal cord injury (SCI). The body undergoes major physical changes following an injury, and many individuals face ongoing challenges such as muscle loss, digestive issues, pressure sores, and nutrient deficiencies. Eat Well, Live Well with a Spinal Cord Injury by Joanne Smith and Kylie...Continue Reading

By Kim Anderson, PhD How many times has your doctor told you that you need to increase your physical activity?  Has he/she ever told you how much or what kinds of physical activity you need to do each week?  Has he/she told you what the benefits are, for people living with spinal cord injury (SCI),...Continue Reading

In a world where access to essential medical equipment can be life-changing, the Donated Items Program, powered by the United Spinal Association Northeast Ohio Chapter, is making a real difference—one wheelchair, catheter pack, and mobility aid at a time. This program was created with a simple but powerful mission: to provide free medical equipment and...Continue Reading

The aim of the Tetraplegia Management Clinic (TMC) is to restore upper extremity function to people who have a spinal cord injury utilizing innovative techniques. To accomplish this, we provide a thorough assessment of your current physical abilities. We will take time to discover your personal goals. As a team, we collaborate with you to...Continue Reading

Chris Wynn has been an inspiring and active member of our community for many years. Many will remember him as the driving force behind Buckeye Wellness, an adaptive fitness center that provided individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) access to specialized equipment and, just as importantly, a supportive peer network. Unfortunately, Buckeye Wellness closed in...Continue Reading

The MSKTC works closely with researchers in the 14 Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System Centers to develop resources for people living with spinal cord injury and their supporters. They have several user-friendly resources that are grounded in evidence and available in a variety of formats such as printable PDF documents, videos, and slideshows.  Adjustment...Continue Reading

The journey after a spinal cord injury or related disorder (SCI/D) is deeply personal—but it doesn’t have to be lonely. Through shared experiences, compassionate conversations, and trusted support, healing can happen not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well. That’s where USANEO’s Connect-In Peer Mentoring Program comes in. Designed to foster community and connection,...Continue Reading

By Dr. Felicia Fraser Individuals who acquire spinal cord injuries face major challenges that impact functioning in a variety of settings, including at home and in the community. Researchers estimate that the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among individuals with spinal cord injury ranges from approximately 25 to 30 percent, though some studies have found rates...Continue Reading

At United Spinal Association Northeast Ohio (USANEO), community is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we host monthly virtual meetings on the 3rd Monday of every month at 7 PM EST. These gatherings are open to all members of the spinal cord injury (SCI) community, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more...Continue Reading

Did you know there are over 125 miles of walking trails in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park ALONE?  That doesn’t include the Cleveland Metroparks, the Lorain County Metroparks, or other trails in Northeast Ohio.  You don’t have to go far in order to get to a trail.  But, if you are a wheelchair user, that...Continue Reading