This article was previously published on SpinalCord.com by Zawn Villines. Though about 12,500 people survive spinal cord injuries each year, few people learn much about these catastrophic injuries until they are injured or must care for an injured loved one. Most spinal cord injuries are preventable, and knowing the causes of these injuries can help you […]
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An estimated 12,500 spinal cord injuries occur in the U.S. every year, leaving the injured people, their friends, and their family, to cope with the aftermath of the catastrophe. For many, navigating the challenges of the health care system can feel a bit like going to medical school. Suddenly you’re learning a veritable cornucopia of
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From the initial phases of living with a SCI to finding ways to adjust daily routines as an adult is truly challenging. The new diagnosis of a SCI for a child can be just as or even more overwhelming. From a physical standpoint, a child’s systems is not fully developed and, therefore, has a higher potential
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“I seemed to have paralysis all over my body… My taste buds were affected; my eyes refused to focus correctly; my mind wandered; and lung muscles were also stricken. At the end of six weeks, I lifed my head off the pillow and was able to sneeze slightly. Three weeks [later] I managed to turn myself
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Winter time in Michigan can be filled with fun activities like skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling. While many Dobson Healthcare clients have sustained their Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) from auto accidents or accidents on the job, this isn’t the only way to injury your spine. Without the proper handling of equipment or safety precautions, several of your favorite wintertime activities
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Dobson Healthcare Services, Inc., is a private duty home care company caring for Michigan communities since 1988 from pediatrics to geriatrics with over 200 employees covering a 45-county service area.
