Losing weight is not an easy task. But in the case of anyone in a wheelchair, with many restrictions that involve almost every area of their lives, losing weight is quite a challenge for them. Being overweight also increases their risk for various major health disorders, such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. But …
Spinal cord injury can change how the bladder and bowel muscles work, making it harder for the bladder and buttocks to send information to the brain. A spinal cord injury can cause a “neurogenic bladder” or “neurogenic bowel,” respectively, malfunctioning the urinary or digestive systems. The science behind the dysfunction The thoracic and sacral nerves, …
Spinal cord injury causes many changes in the body of the person experiencing it. And chronic pain is a major secondary complication of spinal cord injury (SCI), with 65 to 85% of SCI patients reporting serious pain problems. Pain can be felt above, above, or below the area of the SCI, and it can last …
Regular exercise has positive effects on both physical and mental health. In this article, we’ll educate you on how to work out your entire upper body while seated and explain why wheelchair users must exercise. Upper body workouts can reduce discomfort and enhance the quality of life for wheelchair users when combined with other treatments. …
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Paralysis frequently affects male sexual function, including changes in sensation and responsiveness. Nerve damage from the injury makes it hard for most men to ejaculate or get and keep an erection, making it a huge concern for them. Up to 80% of men experience erectile dysfunction (ED) following a spinal cord injury (SCI) due to …
Spinal cord injuries do not hinder paralyzed women from becoming pregnant; they experience sexuality just as non-paralyzed women do. But spinal cord injured men do experience erectile dysfunction and ejaculation issues. Approximately 81% of individuals with spinal cord injury-related paralysis are males aged 19–45 in the reproductive bracket. It affects all aspects of their health, …
Can paralyzed people have kids? Some survivors of spinal cord injuries worry about their fertility and sexuality, which is a valid concern. Paralysis results from a disrupted connection between the brain and the body after a spinal cord injury, with devastating effects. While spinal cord-injured men tend to have some problems with sexual function, the …
How a spinal cord injury affects the body function usually depends upon the type of injury, like traumatic spinal cord injury or acute spinal cord injury. There is no universal injury protocol because every person is unique. In a complete injury, the damage occurs “throughout” the spinal column at the injury site and causes loss …
There are a variety of ways in which spinal cord injuries affect the brain, depending on the nature and severity of the spinal cord injury. They can cause severe and chronic complications such as brain inflammation, leading to nerve damage, cognitive and affective changes, and depression. Anatomy of Spinal Cord Injury Like an upside-down tree, …
The life expectancy of someone in a wheelchair was found to be 49 years, which is less than that of anyone without a disability. Scientists conducted extensive studies and found the health statistics that using a wheelchair can shorten a person’s lifespan. Wheelchair users have a higher mortality risk than the general population. In the …
