Coping with a SCI as you get older
14 November 2018Nowadays, as we get older, we are focused more on the quality of life we want to enjoy, as opposed to just postponing or preventing death. This means planning for when we get older, but….
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Functional Electrical Stimulation – The Ultimate Guide to FES
What is Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)? Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is the application of electrical current to excitable tissue to improve or restore functions lost in neurologically compromised subjects” (Peng et al., 2010). It is a subgroup of electrical….
7 May 2019 Read moreNew initiative by Public Health England to provide support for disabled adults
8 November 2018In Oct Public Health England (PHE) launched new resources to support the 11.5million disabled people in England. It is reckoned that 42% of these people are inactive, compared to 21% for those with no disability….
Read moreDisabled people and exercise
12 October 2018Exercise is as important for disabled people as it is for everybody else. The physical and psychological benefits have been well documented. Whilst most people are happy to exercise on their own or at home,….
Read moreUnderstanding transverse myelitis
25 May 2018Transverse myelitis is a neurological condition where the spinal cord is inflamed. It can affect people of any age, gender or race. The spinal cord carries nerve signals to and from the brain through nerves….
Read moreThe danger of a pressure ulcer for wheelchair users
26 April 2018What is a pressure ulcer A pressure ulcer is any area of localised damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue. They can be caused by several risk factors, including age, diagnosis, medication, continence, nutrition,….
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