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09/08/2025

09/08/2025

Risk of forming blood clots, which can quickly become deadly if they migrate to the lungs or brain, is the highest immediately after SCI or any other kind of traumatic injury, even one as small as falling out of your chair and breaking a bone. Tim Gilmer explains it all and talks with wheelchair users who’ve dealt with recurrent blood clots about how they stay safe.

https://newmobility.com/blood-clots-and-sci-what-to-watch-for/

09/08/2025

The benefit of getting a good night’s sleep is one of a few things in the world everyone agrees on. Sadly, getting enough deep sleep can be difficult, especially if you live with a disability. One way to mitigate some of the obstacles to a good night’s sleep is finding the right bed and mattress — one that is comfortable, functional, and goes above and beyond to support your specific health needs.

https://newmobility.com/bed-frames-and-mattresses-getting-better-sleep-via-technology/

09/08/2025

Syringomyelia and tethered cord can occur months to many decades after spinal cord injury. Learn more about SCI and syringomyelia.

09/03/2025

A growing number of physical therapy clinics are rolling out a new transcutaneous stimulation device to improve motor function in people with incomplete spinal cord injuries. Cheryl Angelelli tries it and talks with wheelchair users who are already seeing real gains with the technology in everything from hand function to core strength.

https://newmobility.com/arc-ex-transcutaneous-stimulation-device-delivers-real-world-results/

09/03/2025

09/03/2025

Ahead of Day this September 4th, huge shout-out to the amazing people at the Sexual Health Rehabilitation Service at GF Strong, Vancouver Coastal Health and Blusson Spinal Cord Injury Centre at ICORD! There is no service like it anywhere else for people with or who have questions about their bodies, relationships, or becoming parents 🥰
Learn more at: https://www.vch.ca/en/location-service/sexual-health-rehabilitation-service-gf-strong-rehabilitation-centre?fbclid=IwY2xjawMlab5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBoQ1VWakR2Tm9QVGN4RFI4AR4ZsH2kgQWtNNRaRfR7uRvyihGC3yQoxYI13pEG4XdXfn178x4SJfrAm6Hi9g_aem_UiYLJvFcOpPHwGcnpilbEg

09/03/2025

We offer non-profit grants to organizations that improve quality of life through inclusion, access, and other life-enhancing endeavors. Learn more today.

07/21/2025

Summer is a great time for wheelchair maintenance for individuals with , especially with increased travel and outdoor activities! Regular maintenance can help save money from repairs, extend the life of the wheelchair, and prevent injuries. Knowing what to do when your wheelchair malfunctions may provide you with more independence and reassurance when travelling. To learn more, check out our website! https://community.scireproject.com/topic/wheelchair-maintenance/ -maintenance

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07/14/2025

It is summer time! Many people living with an enjoy travelling, but there are additional factors to be considered when trip planning such as your sitting tolerance, accessibility of the location, and transportation when selecting your destination. To learn more, check out: https://community.scireproject.com/topic/travel/
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Travelling with a spinal cord injury may take more planning but it is still possible! Read about everything travel related here!

07/07/2025

We spoke with Dr. Andrei Krassioukov about his role as a healthcare provider and World Health Organization representative in the Ukraine. Read about his story on the SCIRE Community Website! https://community.scireproject.com/topic/cs-andrei-krassioukov/

06/04/2025

Did you know that 95% of people with a spinal cord injury ( ) will get a pressure ulcer at some point in their lives? Because they’re more likely to get these skin injuries, it’s important to have clear, helpful care guidelines to prevent problems and support healing. Want to learn more? Check out our page on the SCIRE website

Pressure Injuries are a serious concern for people with SCI. Learn about treatments strategies and how to prevent pressure injuries here.