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Nexus has provided post-acute spinal cord injury care for more than three decades. Here, we share insights from the field, tips for caregivers and patients, and news related to spinal cord injury from the Nexus network.
3 respiratory care tips for caregivers »
It’s easy to take respiratory wellness for granted. Breathing is, after all, controlled by the autonomic nervous system, meaning it requires no thought or effort. When a life-altering injury or serious illness affects a loved one’s ability to breathe, however,…
Pediatric spinal cord injury: Anatomy, impact, and rehabilitation. »
There are more than 18,000 new reported spinal cord injury cases in the U.S. each year.¹ Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) in children can have profound implications for their overall health and quality of life. Approximately 20% of traumatic SCIs occur…
Treating bladder and bowel disruption after brain injury and spinal cord injury »
Urinary and bowel control issues occur when there is a disruption in information communicated between the brain and the areas of the body that control bladder and bowel function.
Dietary changes for neurological disorders: What patients need after a serious injury or illness. »
Neurological diseases occur when there is a dysfunction of the nervous system involving the brain, spinal cord, and/or peripheral nerves. These diseases may be acute, chronic, or a combination of both. Brain injury may occur as a sudden onset following…
