The medical term for swelling is ‘edema‘ and it’s caused by the buildup of fluids in the body. Leg swelling after spinal cord injury is common due

Paralysis after spinal cord injury can make returning to everyday life challenging. Damage to the spinal cord affects your ability to feel (sensation) and move

Did you know that the presence of sacral sparing after spinal cord injury can determine your chances of recovery? The sacral region of the spinal

Can spinal cord injury affect cognitive functions? Cognition is a function of the brain, so it will not be directly affected by damage to the

Has your spinal cord injury left you with no hand control? Well, there’s still hope! Learning how to use tenodesis will help you become more

Did you know that up to 78% of people experience muscle spasms after spinal cord injury? If left unmanaged, muscle spasms can drastically affect your

Why is osteoporosis after spinal cord injury so common? Our bone tissues are always forming and being broken down. However, after a spinal cord injury,

Wondering what the connection between spinal cord injury and sweating is? The brain and body communicate through the spinal cord. After a spinal cord injury,

Spinal cord injury symptoms can vary quite a bit depending on the severity and level of one’s injury. This article is going to cover some

Pressure ulcers in spinal cord injury patients are extremely common due to impaired mobility. There are lots of different names for pressure ulcers. So if