Are you thinking about getting pregnant?
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. You consider the demands and challenges of parenting and ...
What is the study about?
This study looked at the prevalence and characteristics of women with spinal cord injury (SCI) who became pregnant during a one year period prior to the study. This study offers insight into the physical, social and demographic characteristics of women with SCI who become pregnant and ...
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 ...
What is sexuality?
Your sexuality is what guides your natural desire to bond with others through love, affection, and intimacy. Here are a few ways you might express your sexuality.
Emotional connections — feeling close to someone.
Physical contact — acts of touching such as holding hands, hugging, kissing, cuddling, and sexual activity.
Sexual ...
What Is Nutrition?
Nutrition is the way your body uses the six major nutrients needed for health and function.
Water
Fats
Protein
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Why Is Nutrition Important?
Your body changes after spinal cord injury (SCI). There is usually reduced muscle and bone mass, added fat, and other changes that make it critical to follow a healthy diet ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., researcher, discusses Technological Advances Needed.
Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor and Associate Chair for Research
Co-Director, University of Michigan Spinal Cord Injury Model ...
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, ...
This is a podcast-brief from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. It’s not a fun topic to talk about, but everyone does it! What is it, you ask? Poop! That’s right. Bowel problems are a very real concern for most people with spinal cord injury. And ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Patty Zuba, O.T.R., clinician, discusses A Typical Bowel Program.
Patty Zuba, O.T.R.
Occupational Therapist
University of Michigan
I guess what would constitute a perfect bowel program would be having ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Gianna Rodriguez, MD, researcher, discusses Medications, Techniques, and More.
Gianna Rodriguez, M.D.
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Michigan
The bowel program consists of medications, ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Connie Pines, RN, clinician, discusses Digital Stimulation and Evacuation by a Caregiver. Connie Pines, R.N. Community Outreach and Recruitment University of Michigan Spinal Cord ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., researcher, discusses Mental Challenges of a Spinal Cord Injury.
Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor and Associate Chair for Research
Co-Director, University of Michigan ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., researcher, discusses Barriers to Following a Bowel Program.
Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor and Associate Chair for Research
Co-Director, University of Michigan Spinal ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Patty Zuba, O.T.R., clinician, discusses Troubleshooting and Seeking Help.
Patty Zuba, O.T.R.
Occupational Therapist
University of Michigan
People get frustrated at home because, you know, in the hospital for ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., researcher, discusses Research on the Causes of Constipation.
Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor and Associate Chair for Research
Co-Director, University of Michigan Spinal ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Gianna Rodriguez, MD, researcher, discusses Fecal Incontinence.
Gianna Rodriguez, M.D.
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Michigan
In a person with spinal cord injury, fecal ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., researcher, discusses Family Dynamics and Resilience.
Denise G. Tate, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor and Associate Chair for Research
Co-Director, University of Michigan Spinal Cord Injury ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Managing Bowel Function After Spinal Cord Injury. Tom Hoatlin, SCI Survivor, discusses Different Types of Independence.
Tom Hoatlin
Sustained a Spinal Cord Injury in 1991
I think that it’s the single most thing, your bowel ...