How and Why I Got a Professional Massage
I needed a professional massage, but I wasn’t sure how it would work with a spinal cord injury. It had been 10 long months since
Do Not Tell Me I’m Confined to a Wheelchair
I’d like to punch the person who first used the phrase “confined to a wheelchair.” Or at least roll over their foot with my power
How The Gift of Tendon Transfers Changed My Life
It had been 9 years since my spinal cord injury. I had just graduated with my master’s degree in counseling psychology. Although I was uncertain
The Gift of Tendon Transfers after Spinal Cord Injury (video)
In 1998 I had a series of surgeries called tendon transfers for people with cervical level spinal cord injuries. As a C6-7 quadriplegic, I had
My Favorite Things: Personal Care Items
Many things in life are more complicated with a spinal cord injury. Whether it’s shaving my legs or staying warm, I’ve found several “life hacks”
When I Need to Count Every Blessing
During the seemingly never-ending string of surgeries and recovery time this year, my mind would wander to that all familiar question of doubt: Why me?
My Doctor Made Me Do It
I didn’t know what to expect. But I’d heard the horror stories. The inaccessibility. The discomfort. I was past my doctor’s recommended age to have
How to Get a Great Cardio Workout: Erging (Video)
Throughout the year I use an erg, or ergometer, for a great cardio workout. In this video I’ll demonstrate how I modify the erg as
BCIR for Bowel Program Maintenance with Spinal Cord Injury
A 3-month post-surgery video update on how the BCIR (Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir) surgery has given me the ability to independently do my bowel program
Maintaining Your Health after Spinal Cord Injury
Weight, nutrition and diet, and exercise are important factors to consider in maintaining our health with a spinal cord injury. Doctors can examine the status
Jenny Smith
After a spinal cord injury at 16, I discovered that a wheelchair could take me places I never dared to imagined.
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