Bradycardia is when your heart rate beats less than 60 times a minute. To put this into perspective, 60-100 beats per minute is considered a

Is there a link between spinal cord injury and scoliosis? Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves to the side. While it is most

Can spinal cord injury cause tachycardia? Tachycardia is when you have a fast resting heart rate (over 100 beats per minute!). While tachycardia is not

Is it normal to have a bloated stomach after spinal cord injury? Stomach bloating occurs when there’s gas or water retention in the body.  

Leg pain after spinal cord injury can be distracting and significantly affect your quality of life. Luckily, there are ways to manage it so that

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