Tetraplegia – subtract 10-15% 1999 METROPOLITAN HEIGHT AND WEIGHT TABLES FOR MEN AND WOMEN According to Frame, Ages 25-59

May 21, 2016 · 2016 Spinal Cord Injury Wellness Summit Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summit Topic: Spotlight on Technology The fifth annual SCI Wellness …

But when you are overweight, it is harder to shift your weight and do pressure reliefs, and all that fat uses oxygen and nutrients that could be nourishing your skin. Decreased circulation. Blood …

Spring 2003 Body-Weight-Supported Treadmill Training (see photo of patient using the system.) Significant advances in neurological research have produced growing evidence that spinal …

May 11, 2019 · Living Your Best Life after Spinal Cord Injury The 7th SCI Wellness Summit welcomed over 140 visitors to enjoy a rich program of presentations, workshops and …

Four topics were mentioned far more frequently than any others: (1) research on spinal cord injury repair and recovery, (2) exercise, diet and weight management, (3) pain, and (4) aging with …

Spinal Cord Injury Update Fall 2009: Volume 18, Number 3 Be Active after SCI We all know physical activity is important for good health. But it can be hard to be physically active when …

We all know that regular exercise is good for us. For people with spinal cord injuries, exercise is especially important, yielding such benefits as improved muscle strength, endurance, and …

Three individuals with spinal cord injuries share their personal journeys of adjusting to life with a spinal cord injury, from initial grief and dark days to finding a path to a fulfilling life and a "new …

Participants in the intervention group will receive guideline-defined care, including equipment, modifications and training, to avoid upper limb (shoulder) pain, regardless of insurance. The …