Compiled by Don Johnston Isn’t it true that our health is our most valuable possession?  So, we must focus on our mental and physical well-being at all times, 24/7, 365 days a year.  Since our good health is the one item over which we hold and have the most control, it’s essential to do what...Continue Reading

By: Anvi Kshirsagar  During the winter months, the cold and dryness in the air takes a toll on the skin. The drop in humidity makes the skin prone to dryness and flaking. This makes the skin more prone to rashes and infection because of the cracks that form, which makes it easier for bacteria to...Continue Reading

Urinary tract infections (UTI) after spinal cord injury (SCI) remains perhaps the most common medical complication and reason for admission to the hospital. After SCI many people develop a condition called neurogenic bladder (also called neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction). Damage to the nerves of the spine result in impaired or absent control of the...Continue Reading

I was injured in a motorcycle accident on 5/23/24, and my level of injury is T3 complete. Before my injury, I enjoyed riding my motorcycle, snow skiing, and spending time with my family. My wife and three children have been my most significant support system.   I would spend a lot of time taking kids...Continue Reading

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. In previous articles, we have featured the Factsheets on Autonomic Dysreflexia, Managing Pain, Wheelchair Information, and more.  While it is...Continue Reading

As we reflect on the past year, the United Spinal Association’s Northeast Ohio Chapter would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have supported us throughout 2024. Your dedication to building a strong, connected SCI community across Northeast Ohio has made this year truly special. Thank You for a Successful 2024 Fundraiser! A...Continue Reading

Researchers in the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Home and Community-Based Services at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are looking for people who receive HCBS to pilot test surveys designed to evaluate the person-centeredness of their services. Participants will undergo a brief screening and consent call (Zoom or phone, unpaid) and will complete two or more 10-minute surveys...Continue Reading

by Kim Anderson, PhD What is SeePain? Chronic pain is something that, unfortunately, many people with SCI live with.  In fact, up to 80% of people with SCI develop some kind of pain within the first year of injury.  Chronic pain is pain that lasts for at least three months, and oftentimes it lasts for...Continue Reading

MetroHealth is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Forum, an educational and empowering event designed specifically for individuals living with spinal cord injuries and related disorders. The 2025 SCI Forum will take place on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST. Mark your calendars and...Continue Reading

It was August 2023.  I was out late with friends, having fun.  I turned down the wrong street, and my life forever changed.  There was a crowd standing outside in the street.  I was just driving through, and they started shooting at my car – with a bullet piercing my back. I am now paralyzed...Continue Reading