Articles - Health Promotion en-us http://www.thescizone.com/info N/A http://www.thescizone.com/info webmaster@thescizone.com 20 http://www.thescizone.com/info/articles/513/1/The-First-72-Hours-After-SCI-Clinical-Practice-Guidelines-Released/1.html The Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine has released "Early Acute Management in Adults with Spinal Cord Injury," a guide to managing the critical first days after spinal cord trauma.   The guideline is published by the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), which manages and funds the Consortium.   During the first few days after an SCI, when life-saving interventions dominate the care of the spinal cord injured individual, efforts at preserving life, limiting the severity of the injury's effects and improving long-term outcomes are vitally important. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/info/articles/499/1/Spinal-Cord-Injury-May-Not-Increase-Risk-of-Heart-Disease/1.html Americans who live with spinal cord injury do not appear to be at greater risk of developing carbohydrate and lipid disorders such as insulin resistance, diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, and high or low blood cholesterol levels – risk factors for heart disease – than able-bodied persons, according to a new evidence review by HHS’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. More than a quarter million Americans live with a disability due to spinal cord injury, and 11,000 are hospitalized annually. Spinal cord injury is usually caused by a sudden traumatic blow to the spine such as from accidents or violent events, including combat. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thescizone.com/info/articles/498/1/Fitness-Is-Important-If-You-Have-A-Spinal-Cord-Injury/1.html Being fit means being trim, energized, and confident and this is still important for someone with spinal cord injury. A fitness program for a spinal cord injury patient can provide strength, education, confidence, and conditioning of mind and body thereby increasing one’s flexibility, cardiovascular, and strength. With all these goals in mind, a person can improve his or her functional mobility and daily activities and even return to his or her recreational sports or hobbies. People with spinal cord injury require stronger shoulder muscles in order to reduce pain, prevent risk of injury, and to improve the function of their upper extremities from propelling their wheelchair everyday. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thescizone.com/info/articles/181/1/You-Are-How-You-Feel/Page-1.html  One of the first questions out of your doctor's mouth is often something like, "How are you feeling?" More than just a conversation starter, your answer to this question can often be one of the best predictors of how healthy you actually are and will be. You see, nobody knows your health better than you and nobody can have a bigger impact on your health than you. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Thu, 18 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/info/articles/180/1/Weight-Gain/Page-1.html  So you gained five pounds in the last year; no big deal. It's probably not enough for anyone to notice. But think about it: What's five pounds a year? It's twenty pounds in four years. Fifty pounds in ten years. One hundred pounds in twenty years! Were you planning to be around in twenty years? Imagine carrying 400 Quarter-Pounders around on your back every minute of your life. Yikes! webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Thu, 18 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/info/articles/173/1/Skin-Its-too-Much-Pressure/Page-1.html  You've probably heard enough about skin to last a lifetime. It's THE thing that health care professionals hammer on the most. And with good reason - skin breakdown remains one of the leading complications spinal cord injury (SCI) survivors have. It accounts for countless days of missed work, school and fun. It results in costly surgery, and its complications can even end in death. It is a big deal. However, the purpose of this article is to look at skin from another angle. We're going talk about other health issues that increase or decrease your RISK of having skin problems. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Thu, 18 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/info/articles/169/1/Optimal-Health/Page-1.html  You are over your rehab and are reaching a level of health that you feel good about. How do you keep healthy? What does being healthy mean, considering your spinal cord injury? Here are some ideas about what optimal health means and what you can do to keep healthy for a long, long time. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Thu, 18 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/info/articles/165/1/Heart-Disease/Page-1.html  Heart Disease. Is it something people with spinal cord injuries should worry about? The honest answer is "yes - probably." You probably should worry about your heart's health at least as much as people who don't have spinal cord injuries - and maybe even a little bit more. Why? There are several reasons…. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Thu, 18 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/info/articles/164/1/H2O-Hydration/Page-1.html  You've probably heard those narrators on the National Geographic specials say things like "Water gives life" or "Without water there could be no life." They're overly dramatic, but they're right. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Thu, 18 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/info/articles/160/1/Cutting-the-Fat/Page-1.html  Eating is one of the more enjoyable things life has to offer. That's why what to eat and what not to eat - especially as it relates to our heart's health - can be frustrating, complicated, and confusing. However, from your heart's and circulatory system's point of view, there seem to be two main things to worry about: fat, and fat! webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Thu, 18 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400