United Spinal Association’s (www.unitedspinal.org) mission is to improve the quality of life for everyone with a spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D). The association believes that even with a spinal cord injury or disease, a full, productive and rewarding life is within the reach of anyone with the strength to believe it and the courage… Read More »»
Paralysis
The Paralyzed Veterans Association’s (PVA) Sports & Recreation Program
February 22, 2012
Contact URL http://www.pva.org/site/PageServer?pagename=sports_main
Health Promotion Resources: Paralysis
February 22, 2012
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Contact URL http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.geIMLPOpGjF/b.1029229/k.C912/About_Us.htm NextStepsNW Contact URL http://www.nextstepsnw.org/ University of Kansas’ Medical Center and Research and Training Center on Independent Living: “Executive Summary: Developing an Action Plan to Improve the Quality and the Quantity of Data about Paralysis”, September 2005 Contact URL Visit Website
Bowel Care
January 1, 2008
Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center Format Webpage This webpage describes how the digestive tract works before and after paralysis; methods for emptying the bowel; the importance of individualizing each person’s bowel program, taking into account the diagnosis or nerve damage, as well as other factors; and important bowel facts and tips. Contact… Read More »»
Bladder Management
January 1, 2008
Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center Format Webpage This webpage describes how the bladder works before and after paralysis; why people with paralysis are at high risk for urinary tract infection (UTI); some of the symptoms of UTI; the importance of proper cleaning of urinary care supplies, keeping the skin clean, and… Read More »»
Wellness for Women With Polio
February 21, 2007
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Michigan Format Curriculum This health promotion curriculum established for women with polio consisted of four, three-hour classes on physical activity, stress management, and nutrition, all of which were related to the late effects of polio. During the health education module, participants received individualized feedback in… Read More »»
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
February 21, 2007
Format Service Organization PVA, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization, works to maximize the quality of life for its members and all people with Spinal Cord Injury/Spinal Cord Diseases (SCI/D) as a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D research and education, veterans’ benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs, and… Read More »»
Paralysis Resources: Sports and Recreation
February 21, 2007
BlazeSports America Format National organization BlazeSports America provides sports training, competitions, summer camps and other sports and recreational opportunities for youth and adults who use wheelchairs, have a visual impairment, have an amputation, or who have a neurological disability such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida. Participant ages range, depending on the program,… Read More »»
Paralysis Resources: Spinal Cord Injury
February 21, 2007
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Format Foundation The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding research and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. In1982, the American Paralysis Association was… Read More »»
The Spina Bifida Association (SBA)
February 20, 2007
Format Association SBA is a national voluntary health agency serving adults and children living with spina bifida through education, advocacy, research, and service. SBA has a nationwide presence through its network of chapters, defined a research agenda at a conference entitled “Evidence-Based Practice in Spina Bifida”, encourages students with spina bifida through a series of… Read More »»
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