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

Mar 16, 2023READ MORE
A man in a wheelchair shoots an arrow.

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
A doctor holding multiple kinds of pills.
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,
Mar 14, 2023READ MORE
A man in a wheelchair smokes pot.

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

Mar 14, 2023READ MORE
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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

Feb 02, 2023READ MORE
Doctor points out the bladder on a platic body model

In around 80 percent of people who have spinal cord injuries, their bladder function is affected.

Mar 31, 2022READ MORE
Happy skeleton sitting on a bench with two skeleton dogs jumping up to say "hi".
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.
Mar 11, 2022READ MORE
A man with a spinal cord injury plays ball with his son.
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