The intervention development activities proposed in our Site-specific Project will address the goal that many individuals with SCI have for accessible approaches to improve walking-related outcomes, balance, and strength and reduce spasticity. This study is intended to obtain a preliminary assessment of the combination of a moderate-intensity motor skill training ...
Itching is a normal part of healing after a burn injury. As your burn heals, scar tissue forms. Scar tissue and skin grafts do not have the same oil or sweat glands found in normal skin. This makes the scar feel dry and itchy. This infographic describes how to choose ...
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 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 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.
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.
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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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 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 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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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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La picazón es una parte normal de la curación después de una lesión por quemadura. A medida que su quemadura sana, se forma un tejido cicatricial. El tejido cicatricial y los injertos de piel no tienen el mismo aceite o glándulas sudoríparas que se encuentran en la piel normal. Esto ...
This training will teach you how to move to and from your wheelchair and help you to prevent wear and tear on your body. It is designed for manual and power wheelchair users and anyone interested in learning about a three-phase technique for safe wheelchair transfers.
This online training will teach you how to identify issues with your manual wheelchair so you can keep yourself safe and better manage the cost of wheelchair repairs. You will also practice inspecting your own wheelchair and if needed make minor repairs.
This online training will teach you how to identify issues with your manual wheelchair so you can keep yourself safe and better manage the cost of wheelchair repairs. You will also practice inspecting your own wheelchair and if needed make minor repairs.
Evaluation of arm and hand function in tetraplegia suffers from lack of reliable and sensitive assessment instruments. Such an instrument is important to evaluate effectiveness of clinical trials of neuroregeneration in SCI, and in detecting changes in function as a result of tendon transfers and neuroprosthesis. The Regional Spinal ...
In addition to loss of motor and sensory function, persons with SCIs experience altered autonomic function including neurogenic bladder, bowel, and sexual functions. Whereas significant information is available to predict the impact of specific levels and types of SCI on recovery of motor and sexual function, little information is available ...
The study proposes to evaluate the efficacy of venlafaxine HCl as an agent for preventing the occurrence of depression among people with both new and existing spinal cord injuries (SCI). While pharmacological agents are commonly used for treating depression in this population, research to evaluate the efficacy of this ...