This article describes the differences and similarities in post-acute care for patients with spinal cord injuries in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. It provides a comprehensive description of the…
The individual with spinal cord injury is the most important member of the interdisciplinary team of health care professionals who provide care and researchers who progress treatments. The consumer voice…
This article focuses on identifying how health care providers can support a person with spinal cord injury to pursue and maintain involvement in adaptive sports. Benefits and barriers of sport…
Neurogenic bowel is often overshadowed by other medical complications of spinal cord injury (SCI) but can significantly impact one’s quality of life. This article aims to illustrate the intricacies of…
Women encompass about 20% of all the traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) population and there is increased incidence and prevalence of women with SCIs. The most recent data estimate that…
The majority of individuals with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction will have complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) that will qualify as recurrent. Existing inconsistencies and challenges contribute to its subjective…
Numerous aspects of spinal cord injury have undergone extensive research over the years. However, amid this comprehensive exploration, one crucial aspect remains insufficiently emphasized: sexuality. Despite its paramount importance to…
A marked decrease in bone mineral density is a well recognized, if not always fully addressed, spinal cord injury-related comorbidity. The bone loss starts shortly after paralysis onset, and the…
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) affect the anatomy and physiology of the spinal cord and result in characteristic changes. Identifying the impairments resulting from SCI is vital for the health care…
Autonomic dysfunctions are a major challenge to individuals following spinal cord injury. Despite this, these consequences receive far less attention compared with motor recovery. This review will highlight the major…
