ExerSCIzing blog is a project funded by the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on SCI: Promoting Health and Preventing Complications Through Exercise.
A project of the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Collaboration with ILRU, a program of Memorial Hermann/TRR.
Exercise benefits both physical and mental well-being.
People everywhere struggle to make exercise a priority and living with SCI may limit the realm of possible exercise activities.
Secondary conditions in individuals with SCI may be diminished with exercise.
ExerSCIzing provides daily online updates regarding one woman's great effort in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, integrating exercise, and maintaining secondary conditions as a person with SCI.
ExerSCIzing author, Pam Mackie, lives with C6/7 Tetraplegia and has been using a wheelchair for mobilty since 1987. ErerSCIzing has proved Ms. Mackie an outlet to share information regarding SCI secondary conditions, exercise, and general health through personal stories. With a commitment to healthy living, Ms. Mackie shares with her readers her everyday triumphs and struggles.
Informative and inspiring, ExerSCIzing uncovers the realities of maintaining a fit daily life as an individual with SCI. Sample excerpts from ExerSCIzing have been provided below:
"I have actively sought information and means to continue ExerSCIzing even though I am unable to move parts of my body. I am determined not to let barriers stop me from experiencing the best health and quality of life I can." - Pam Mackie
"I look forward to reading your journal every day. You have motivated me to renew my life. Thank you." - Posted by a reader of the blog.
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"For any of these bed bathing techniques, pay as much special attention to privacy and dignity as possible," says Tannenbaum. "Keep extra towels and a robe nearby. Cover body parts that are not being bathed—for warmth and modesty."
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I don't know how it happened, but I woke up one morning to discover I had turned into my mother. Like any other day, I rolled out of bed against my will and rolled into the washroom to do the usual rituals. But this time when I looked into the mirror, an old person stared back at me. Rather obnoxiously I might add.
"How could this be?" I bellyached. "Am I the only one who, in my head, feels and thinks I am 19?"
The signs are there. Blood pressure is now an issue and I have to stay away from the things I like, so I don't die. My hands ache from arthritis and my back, well, that's another story. My lower extremities swell up, suggesting elephantitis of the feet and I have to wear those old lady stockings. Don't even get me going on the senior moments thingy.
On our weekly date, hubby and I have chocolate milk
