Aging
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If you’ve been living with your disability for some time, you’ve probably learned how to stand up for yourself in all kinds o
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Ouch! Shoulder pain is all too common after a spinal cord injury, affecting as many as seven or eight in every 10 people.
Mar 14, 2023READ MORE
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Is your list of prescription drugs a lengthy one? People with spinal cord injuries tend to take many more medications than other folks their age,
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If you’ve had a spinal cord injury for a while, you’ve probably got your ear to the ground when it comes to new approaches an
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If you’ve been living with your disability for some time, you’ve probably learned how to stand up for yourself in all kinds o
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In around 80 percent of people who have spinal cord injuries, their bladder function is affected.
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In most people, bones start getting thinner and weaker within weeks of a spinal cord injury. A broken bone can have a huge impact on your health and lifestyle, both now and years down the road.
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If you’re one of the 86,000 Canadians who live with a spinal cord injury, odds are good you can expect to see your senior years.
Feb 01, 2022READ MORE