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» Spinal Cord Injury May Not Increase Risk of Heart Disease

Published 02/25/2008 | Health Promotion | Unrated

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.

» Fitness Is Important If You Have A Spinal Cord Injury

Published 02/6/2008 | Health Promotion | Rating:

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.

» You Are How You Feel

Published 08/18/2005 | Health Promotion | Unrated

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.

» Weight Gain

Published 08/18/2005 | Health Promotion | Rating:

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!

» Skin: It's too Much Pressure!

Published 08/18/2005 | Health Promotion | Unrated

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.

» Optimal Health

Published 08/18/2005 | Health Promotion | Rating:

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.

» Heart Disease

Published 08/18/2005 | Health Promotion | Unrated

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….

» H2O: Hydration

Published 08/18/2005 | Health Promotion | Unrated

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.

» Cutting the Fat

Published 08/18/2005 | Health Promotion | Rating:

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!

» Cholesterol

Published 08/18/2005 | Health Promotion | Rating:

So you’ve heard cholesterol is bad. Don’t eat red meat. Eat more fish. Stay away from eggs. Don’t eat fat. Exercise a lot. Maybe you’ve even heard that your spinal cord injury can make it worse. Is it hype, or is this a real problem that you need to deal with? Is your cholesterol level a good enough reason to change your lifestyle? Here’s what you should know:

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