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Spinal Cord Injury

SCI resources for patients, family members and caregivers

On this website, you will find a wealth of spinal cord injury-related educational materials for patients, families and caregivers.

There are printable tips and resources, videos demonstrating techniques, links to additional in-depth resources and more.

The information provided on this website is not meant to replace the advice and recommendations from a medical professional. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding specific medical conditions or treatment.

In This Section
  • Introduction to Spinal Cord Injury
  • Autonomic Dysreflexia
    • Autonomic Dysreflexia Card
  • Coping and Adjustment
    • Adapting to SCI
    • Role Changes in the Family
    • Accepting Help Worksheet
  • Bladder Care
    • Bladder Function After SCI
    • Suprapubic Catheter
    • Urinary Tract Infections
    • Overfull Bladder
    • Urinary Reflux
    • Kidney Stones
    • Female Intermittent Catheterization
    • Male Intermittent Catheterization
    • Male Foley Catheter
    • Female Foley Catheter
    • Condom Catheter
    • Leg Bag Care and Cleaning
    • Problem Solving Activity
  • Bowel Care
    • Bowel Function after SCI
    • Digital Stimulation
    • Manual Evacuation
    • Rectal Suppository
    • Bowel Accidents
    • Diarrhea
    • Constipation
    • Impaction
    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Tips for Keeping Healthy Bowels
    • Ileostomy and Colostomy
    • Bowel Program Worksheet
  • Nutrition
    • Healthy, Balanced Nutrition
    • Bowel Health
    • Tips for Poor Appetite and Healthful Weight Gain
    • Tips for Weight Management
    • Tube Feeding
  • Respiratory Health
  • Safety Issues
  • Sexuality
    • Male Sexuality
    • Female Sexuality
    • Dating 101
  • Skin Care
    • Causes and Signs
    • Early Treatment
    • Skin Checks
    • Padding and Positioning
    • Weight Shifts
    • Special Concerns
    • Turn Schedule Worksheet
    • Skin Check Worksheet
    • Problem Solving Activity
  • Special Concerns
    • Deep Vein Thrombosis
    • Temperature
    • Spasms
    • Dizziness and Swelling
    • Problem Solving Activity: Shepherd Game
    • Heterotopic Ossification
  • Transfers
    • Pivot Transfer
    • Pivot Transfer: Wheelchair to Bed
    • Pivot Transfer: Wheelchair to Toilet
    • Pivot Transfer: Wheelchair to Bathtub
    • Pivot Transfer: Wheelchair to Car
    • Lift Transfer Equipment and Positioning
    • Lift Transfer: Bed to Wheelchair
    • Lift Transfer: Wheelchair to Car
    • Lift Transfer: To and From Floor
    • Sliding Board Transfer
  • Trouble Swallowing
  • Body Mechanics
    • Body Mechanics During Transfers for Caregivers
    • Body Mechanics for Bed Mobility for Caregivers
    • Body Mechanics for Dependent Weight Shifts for Caregivers
  • Wheelchair Positioning
  • Home Accessibility
  • Upper Extremity Reconstruction
  • Equipment
  • Home Exercises
  • Women's Health Resources
  • Resources
  • SCI Family Training
  • Community and Recreation
  • Cultivating Resilience After SCI Video Series
  • Canine Companions
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