Latest Developments in Spinal Cord Injury Research
Many exciting developments are occurring in the field of spinal cord injury research. They include both basic and applied research aimed at finding a cure, as well as ways to improve function and...
View ArticleLatest Development in MS Treatment and Research
Researchers are reporting exciting work under way to develop new treatments for multiple sclerosis. A number of clinical trials are under way at Shepherd Center and elsewhere.The U.S. Food and Drug...
View ArticleHow to Choose a Rehabilitation Facility for a Brain or Spinal Cord Injury
It's important to be confident about the quality of care you or a loved one will receive when entering a rehabilitation program. There are certain things to look for and questions to ask when narrowing...
View ArticleLiving a Healthy Life After Stroke
Studies show that having a stroke increases risk for having a second stroke, so doctors emphasize healthy lifestyles for patients in this situation. Diet and exercise play a significant role, as well...
View ArticleThe Latest Mainstream and Alternative Treatments for Chronic Back Pain
“Ow! I hurt my back!” I imagine you have said this, out loud or to yourself, at some point in your life.Most low back injuries involve lifting, bending or twisting in the wrong way. There are many...
View ArticleTips for Caregivers of People with Brain Injury
Recovery from brain injury is unpredictable and can be frustrating. Those who provide care for a loved one with a brain injury can gain insight and encouragement from these tips from a longtime...
View ArticleImportance of Recreation Therapy in Recovery from Spinal Cord or Brain Injury
When a person first sustains a spinal cord or brain injury, they are faced with many issues about how they will manage their lifestyle and daily schedule. An important part of the solution is...
View ArticleTips for Caregivers of People with a Spinal Cord Injury
Recovery from a spinal cord injury is unpredictable and can be frustrating. Those who provide care for a loved one with a brain injury can gain insight and encouragement from these tips from a longtime...
View ArticleInjury Prevention: An Important Part of Shepherd Center’s Mission
Injury prevention is part of the stated mission at Shepherd Center. Efforts are focused on preventing injuries related to distracted driving, falls and diving.Listen in as Emma Harrington, MSPS, talks...
View ArticleExpressing Sexuality When Living with a Spinal Cord Injury
People are sexual beings by nature. Sexuality is not just about the physical act of sexual intercourse, but also includes emotional, intellectual, social aspects and other forms of sexual expression....
View ArticlePlatelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Pain Management
Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a relatively new treatment that can relieve pain by promoting healing of musculoskeletal conditions, such as osteoarthritis of the knee, shoulder, hip and spine, and...
View ArticleUpper-Extremity Surgical Options for People with Spinal Cord Injury
Tendon transfer procedures have been done for decades and applied in spinal cord injury (SCI) since the 1950s – though Shepherd Center is one of only a handful of facilities that offer the procedure...
View ArticleStroke Awareness, Prevention and Rehabilitation
In the United States, more than 795,000 strokes occur each year. Stroke can happen to anyone at any age. In fact, research shows strokes are on the rise among younger people. So, it's important to know...
View ArticlePrevention of Diving-Related Spinal Cord Injury
A decade's worth of Shepherd Center statistics shows diving has historically been the fourth leading cause of paralyzing spinal cord injury among patients treated at the rehabilitation hospital.These...
View ArticleIndego Robotic Exoskeleton to Assist Walking
Shepherd Center is the lead clinical partner in the critical final stage of trials for a robotics-assisted walking device that could improve the lives of people with limited mobility caused by spinal...
View ArticleSpecialized, Comprehensive Outpatient Services Under One Roof
Outpatient Services at Shepherd Center provides comprehensive medical treatment for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis and chronic pain on an outpatient basis. These...
View ArticleDisorders of Consciousness Require Early Intervention and Specialized Care
Patients who are in a reduced or minimally conscious state following a traumatic brain injury are often not ready to begin an active rehabilitation program. But rehabilitation services are critical to...
View ArticleSpinal Cord Injury Research: Working Toward a Cure While Injury Prevention...
Congress has designated September as National Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness Month. In addition to raising awareness and support for much-needed cure research, National SCI Awareness Month aims to...
View ArticleTips for Returning to Work After Rehabilitation for a Spinal Cord or Brain...
Every October, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month to recognize the workforce contributions of people with...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Pressure Ulcers in People with Spinal Cord Injury
People with spinal cord injury and other conditions that limit movement are at great risk for pressure ulcer development. Many risk factors predispose people with spinal cord injury to the development...
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