Topics
- Adult Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injury 101
- The Basics of SCI Rehabilitation
- Preventing Pressure Sores
- Transition from Hospital to Home
- Spasticity, Physical Therapy-Lokomat
- Sex and Fertility After SCI
- Coping with a New Injury
- Adjusting to Social Life in a Wheelchair
- Substance Abuse and SCI
Transition from Hospital to Home
What should families expect when a person with a spinal cord injury comes home?
Kim Eberhardt Muir, MSProgram Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Should a family member become a caregiver?
Kim Eberhardt Muir, MSProgram Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
What home modifications are necessary for someone using a wheelchair?
Kim Eberhardt Muir, MSProgram Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
What are the most important safety issues in the bathroom?
Kim Eberhardt Muir, MSProgram Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
What adaptations increase home security for wheelchair users?
Kim Eberhardt Muir, MSProgram Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
What are some options for making transfers at home?
Kim Eberhardt Muir, MSProgram Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
How do "adaptive devices" help with everyday activities?
Kim Eberhardt Muir, MSProgram Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
What are some "low tech" devices that can make homes more accessible?
Kim Eberhardt Muir, MSProgram Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
How does "assistive technology" help with everyday activities?
Kim Eberhardt Muir, MSProgram Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
What is a pressure sore?
Kim Eberhardt Muir, MSProgram Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
What are the causes of pressure sores in people with spinal cord injuries?
Kim Eberhardt Muir, MSProgram Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
What's the best way to do daily skin inspections?
Kim Eberhardt Muir, MSProgram Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
How frequently should discharged patients return for a rehab "tune-up"?
Kim Eberhardt Muir, MSProgram Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
What's important to know about traveling with a disability?
Kim Eberhardt Muir, MSProgram Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
What's your best advice for patients and families after a spinal cord injury?
Kim Eberhardt Muir, MSProgram Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago