We wanted to feature a source on Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) after a spinal cord injury as this can often lead to life-changing circumstances. AD, sometimes referred to as Autonomic Hyperreflexia, is a potentially life-threatening medical condition that many people with spinal cord injury (SCI) experience when there is a pain or discomfort below their level of injury, even if the pain or discomfort cannot be felt.
When treating depression or depression-like symptoms, many don’t think of nutrition. However, when focusing on consuming specific nutrients, especially those that help your brain, can improve your mood and provide energy needed to perform all the daily necessities of life. Your gut health can also play a role in helping depressive symptoms because of the communication it has with your brain through the neurotransmitters that help you think, stay focused, and feel motivated as well as help you feel happy or calm (dopamine and serotonin).
It was a normal day around 10 in the morning; I took the day off work and my wife and I were on our way to pick up my mother to spend the day with her. About 10 minutes from her house, someone ran a red light and my car spun around and hit my […]
Due to many circumstances, the MetroHealth Spinal Cord Injury Forum will be postponed for 2023. We are working on a new date and will update everyone soon. We want to bring the best event possible and are working hard behind the scenes.
According to Brigham Young University psychology professor and researcher Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, being socially connected is considered a fundamental human need. Social support has been known to positively influence life satisfaction and health, and even mortality, among those living with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and disorders. Our connection to others enables us to better battle diseases and take part in a meaningful, productive life. And research shows that those that take part in social activities generally live longer, have a sense of purpose in life, and maintain a better mood.
Join us for A Night of Trivia & Raffle Fundraiser on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 4:00 – 8:00 pm EST in the Scenic Valley Room at the Emerald Necklace Marina in the Clevland MetroParks. (Address: 1500 Cleveland Metro Park Dr Lakewood, Ohio 44107) To purchase Trivia Tickets, please visit https://events.eventgroove.com/event/4th-Annual-A-Night-Of-Trivia-Fundraiser-84691 Socialize at 4:00 pm […]
The Model System Knowledge and Translation Center (MSKTC) is a national center that helps facilitate the knowledge translation process to make research meaningful to those with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Burn Injury. This library is home to factsheets, podcasts, videos, and comics to describe different areas affected by spinal cord injury.
In August 2017, after an accidental fall, I became a T9 complete paraplegic. However, I haven’t let a wheelchair hold me back from fulfilling my dreams. After completing my inpatient and outpatient therapy, I immediately began learning how to drive again through MetroHealth’s Driver Rehabilitation program. After receiving my new license, I worked with the […]
Megan Hammond Nechols We’ve talked about nutrition for specific health conditions for those living with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in previous blogs. We’ve talked about nutrition for fatigue, depression, respiratory health, and cardiovascular health. For this issue, we thought it would be a nice change of pace to talk about nutrition for overall health. The […]
Have you ever heard of aquatic therapy? Have you ever wondered if it would be helpful with your spinal cord injury? Aquatic therapy is water-based therapeutic exercise. It is also sometimes called hydrotherapy. The value of doing exercises in water is based on 3 physical properties: temperature, density, and viscosity.