Blog
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New SCI Podcast! True Wheelchair Life: SCI Life Uncovered
It’s been way too long since I’ve had a regular podcast, which is why I’m extra excited about my new SCI podcast series with SpinalCord.com! We’re calling it – True Wheelchair Life: SCI Life Uncovered. In the first episode we’re talking about stem cell tourism. Is it worth it? World you do it again? We talked to three people with paralysis – Allie Leath, Gabriel Rodreick and Caleb Bartlett – all who’ve undergone experimental stem cell procedures in various locales worldwide. We get every angle from these fine folks who decided to be the much needed guinea pigs for the rest of the SCI population. Listen now
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SCI Superstar: Heidi Herkes
Meet our newest SCI Superstar Heidi Herkes! A spinal cord injury may have forced Heidi to retool her career, but she’s still in the beauty and style industry doing what she loves. See how she’s created a new career for herself as a personal stylist. Read more
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SCI Superstar: Jessika Kattah De la Torre
Check out SPINALpedia’s newest SCI Super Jessika Kattah Delatorre! A T2 incomplete paraplegic, this vibrant woman is using her injury to change the world, whether it’s promoting adaptive indoor skydiving, being a Wings for Life World Run Ambassador or vlogging accessible travel videos with her bf Rey. Read more
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Wheelchair Holiday Cooking: Must-Read Tips
Can you believe the holidays are just days away? Here’s SPINALpedia’s newest blog post to help you get ready – Wheelchair Holiday Cooking! From putting dishes in the oven to a low-cost accessible stove idea, here’s a list to help you get cooking just in time for the holidays. Read more
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SCI Superstar: Luke Riley
Check out our newest & youngest SCI Superstar – Luke Riley! The winner of our Fall Photo Contest, Luke has an amazing story. He was injured in a sledding accident nearly 3 years ago, and thanks to an incredible support system of family and friends, he’s become a fearless kid who’s been able to move ahead with his life. Read his story, with great insight from his Mom Maureen Louise Riley, here.
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SCI Health Series: Paralyzed? What You Eat Matters
Read the next post in our SCI Health series: SCI & Nutrition! Eating and drinking right can transform your life, especially if you’re paralyzed. Our skin, bones, bladder health, how we feel everyday and more is all influenced by what we eat. We’ve compiled important nutrition tips for people with SCI. Check them out here
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SCI Health Series: SCI & Pain
Check out the fifth article in our SCI Health Series on Chronic Pain. Pain unfortunately is a common side effect of life with paralysis, whether you have neuropathic pain from nerves misfiring, or muscle/bone pain from years of wear and tear. Please read out advice on how to best manage it here
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SCI Health Series: Preventing Skin Breakdowns
Check out our second article in our new SCI Health Series – Preventing Skin Breakdowns. It’s never a bad idea to read up on the best ways to take care of your skin post-injury. In this fresh-skin post, we’ve outlined everything you need to do to keep your skin pressure-sore free, and happy happy. Read more
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The Nightmare In the Sky: Real Life Wheelchair-Users Share Their Tales
Here’s our first foray into advocacy for airline improvements! From Kenny Salvini’s recent story that went viral to the flying horror stories that have been reoccurring for decades, we’re sharing five stories from real SPINALpedia fans that exemplify exactly why change needs to happen. Read more
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Adaptive Kayaking: Creating an Equal “Paddle Field” for All
Next up in SPINALpedia’s Summer Adaptive Sport Series – adaptive kayaking! A great sport for both quadriplegics and paraplegics, this paddle sport has been around awhile and for good reason. With the basic adapted equipment that’s required, almost anyone can kayak! See exactly how you can partake in this fun water sport here.
