This infographic teaches how to transfer in and out of a manual wheelchair safely in three simple steps. Learning how to transfer correctly can protect the user's arms and shoulders.
For more information about how to transfer safely, see MSKTC’s factsheet on Safe Transfer Technique.
The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center presents an audio factsheet on Understanding SCI: Part 2. The factsheet was developed by Phil Klebine, M.A., in collaboration with the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. The information in this factsheet is not meant to replace the advice of a medical professional. You should ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Pain After Spinal Cord Injury. Elizabeth Felix, PhD, discusses The Impact of Pain.
When you’re evaluating a painful condition or chronic pain condition in a person you don’t want to just look ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Pain After Spinal Cord Injury. Elizabeth Felix, PhD, discusses Asking About Pain.
It wasn’t really acknowledged that people with Spinal Cord Injury could have pain in areas where their nervous system wasn’t ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Pain After Spinal Cord Injury. Barbara Lutz, R.N, research assistant, discusses Coming to Terms with SCI.
For the newly injured patient there is a lot of change of changes ahead. They will ...
Esta infografía enseña cómo entrar y salir de una silla de ruedas manual de forma segura en tres sencillos pasos.
Visite MSKTC.org para obtener más recursos sobre técnicas de transferencia segura y otros tipos de transferencias, incluido el -uso de tablas deslizantes: Técnica para efectuar una transferencia segura.
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Esta infografía explica las diferentes partes de una silla de ruedas manual rígida.
El mantenimiento de sillas de ruedas puede reducir las averías de la silla de ruedas, lesiones y consecuencias relacionadas, así como los costos de reparaciones y de reemplazo.
Visite la Guía de mantenimiento de sillas de ruedas en MSKTC.org ...
Esta infografía explica las diferentes partes de una silla de ruedas eléctrica.
El mantenimiento de sillas de ruedas puede reducir las averías de la silla de ruedas, lesiones y consecuencias relacionadas, así como los costos de reparación y reemplazo.
Visite la Guía de mantenimiento de sillas de ruedas en MSKTC.org para obtener ...
Esta infografía explica las diferentes partes de una silla de ruedas manual plegable.
Visite la Guía de mantenimiento de sillas de ruedas en MSKTC.org para obtener más recursos sobre la inspección y el mantenimiento de sillas de ruedas: Guía de mantenimiento para usuarios de sillas de ruedas manuales y eléctricas
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This infographic teaches how to transfer in and out of a power wheelchair safely in three simple steps. Learning how to transfer correctly can protect the user's arms and shoulders.
For more information about how to transfer safely, see MSKTC’s factsheet on Safe Transfer Technique.
Infocómic sobre la función intestinal después de una LME Una lesión de la médula espinal puede generar problemas intestinales. Este Infocómic trata de lo que necesita saber para controlar la defecación después de haber sufrido una lesión de la médula espinal. Algunas personas con LME pueden experimentar problemas para ...
This infographic explains the different parts of a rigid manual wheelchair. The infographic also includes a daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedule to reduce wheelchair breakdowns and repair costs.
For more information about wheelchair maintenance, see MSKTC’s Maintenance Guide for Users of Manual and Power Wheelchairs.
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This infographic explains the different parts of a power wheelchair. The infographic also includes a daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedule to reduce wheelchair breakdowns and repair costs.
For more information about wheelchair maintenance, see MSKTC’s Maintenance Guide for Users of Manual and Power Wheelchairs.
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This infographic explains the different parts of a folding manual wheelchair. The infographic also includes a daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedule to reduce wheelchair breakdowns and repair costs.
For more information about wheelchair maintenance, see MSKTC’s Maintenance Guide for Users of Manual and Power Wheelchairs.
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Tener una lesión de la médula espinal (LME) no afecta su capacidad para quedar embarazada, gestar y dar a luz de forma natural a un bebé, por lo que su decisión de tener hijos debe tomarse de la misma manera que cualquier otra persona. Este infocómic incluye información sobre el ...
Having a spinal cord injury (SCI) does not affect your ability to naturally become pregnant, carry, and deliver a baby, so your decision to have children is made in much the same way as anyone else. This infocomic includes information on pregnancy with SCI to answer the common questions women ...
Después de padecer una lesión de la médula espinal (LME), las señales enviadas desde el cerebro ya no pueden pasar más allá del daño a la médula espinal, lo que dificulta el control de los músculos que normalmente se usan para inhalar y exhalar. En este infocómic se comparte información ...
Respiratory Health and SCI Infocomic
After spinal cord injury, the signals sent from your brain can no longer pass beyond the damage to the spinal cord, making it hard to control the muscles you would normally use for inhaling and exhaling. This comic includes information on respiratory health and SCI and ...
Bowel Function After SCI Infocomic
A spinal cord injury can lead to bowel problems. This comic talks about what you need know to control bowel movements after a spinal cord injury.
Some people with SCI may experience problems moving waste through their colon, passing a stool when they do not want to, ...