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SCI Thrive: Efficacy of a Peer-led Online Self-Management Program.
Posted by Rudy Fimbres on February 14, 2021 at 10:00am 0 Comments 1 Like
ContinueSCI Thrive: Efficacy of a Peer-led Online Self-Management Program. This research is funded by the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04059718 and University of Washington Human Subjects: STUDY00006621).
SCI Thrive is a Peer-Led Online Self-Management program for people with spinal cord injuries. The goal…
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Posted by Elizabeth Marie Cole on July 3, 2020 at 11:47am 4 Comments 1 Like
I really joined because I want to communicate with people who have been through or are going through my shoes now. I have a lot of questions. Just no one to answer me them. Please feel free to reach out to me. We can build up each other. Help one another. I’m so tired of being the only person in my whole town that is in a wheelchair. The stares, the smart comments etc. The little town I’m from. I’m the only paraplegic in the county. We don’t have any support groups. My parents have been…
ContinueLooking for advice 1 year anniversary of my spinal cord injury is close.
Posted by Elizabeth Marie Cole on July 3, 2020 at 9:57am 4 Comments 2 Likes
August 10th, 2019. I was involved in a single car accident. I was ejected and hit a tree I’m told. I don’t really remember much about my accident. The only thing I do remember was waking up in the hospital an I couldn’t feel or move my legs. The doctors then told me I was a T5 complete paraplegic. I would never walk again. With my one year anniversary coming up soon my mind is all over. Plus depression is still there. Any advice I’m happy to accept. I’m still learning basic task but am getting… Continue
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Posted by Paula Reyes on July 1, 2020 at 8:31pm 0 Comments 1 Like
I thank god each and every day from the time I wake up and go to sleep. I am lucky to be here with my daughter and son and I’m blessed to have my son in law and grandkids they are my world but in. 2007 i was almost took in from my family and one of my member of my family is not here with us .here I am and not my son he gave has life for me so I’m here to be stronger with every breath I take in each and every year that passes this world with out him and yes he is my angel he watches over me .…
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Posted by Paula Reyes on July 1, 2020 at 8:29pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I thank god each and every day from the time I wake up and go to sleep. I am lucky to be here with my daughter and son and I’m blessed to have my son in law and grandkids they are my world but in. 2007 i was almost took in from my family and one of my member of my family is not here with us .here I am and not my son he gave has life for me so I’m here to be stronger with every breath I take in each and every year that passes this world with out him and yes he is my angel he watches over me .…
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Paraplegics... What type of vehicle do you drive?
Started by Nathan McEleney in Equipment. Last reply by Jonathan Dotson Jan 17. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I'm brand new here and just came to discuss one thing.I've been a para for over 20 years and have only driven large 2-door cars, but they just don't make them anymore.I'm wondering what Make/Model/Year vehicles you guys drive and what type of…Continue
christmas
Started by Paula Reyes in Care Dec 23, 2020. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there everyone hope your all doing well let me know what you are all doing for Christmas and i just want to send all my blessings to everyone have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from my family to yours i send my love to you.Continue
Help me promote my YouTube channel
Started by Lloyd Saposnek in Life Oct 1, 2020. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi fellow quads & paras & everyone else,.I created a youtube channel called the quad whisperer chronicles since my voice died--I can only whisper so I'm going to be doing mostly disability-related topics along with ASMR.This is what my…Continue
Pain in the butt
Started by Edward Teat in Care Sep 4, 2020. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have a problem and seek answers. I been in my chair for about 20 months. I also have feeling in my buttocks and some in my upper thighs. The longer I sit either in my chair or any regular chair my buttocks start to burn or sting. No visible sores…Continue
Rehab
Started by Jose maria in Excercise. Last reply by Chris Tynan Feb 25, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
HiMy name is jose maria i have a sci at lvl c5, im from Perú, and i have a sister who lives in houston. i wanna know if there is a center similar like Next step center from LA. i sw a video abpuyt the program. I hope you can help me with some…Continue
Scraped up Cabinets
Started by Lisa in Equipment Feb 1, 2020. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, I am new to this site, so I hope this is the right place to ask this question. I am in a Quickie HP and for 35 years have only used Quickies. I am looking to get a new chair and I am wondering if any of you have found a make and model that will…Continue
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