In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, your spinal cord injury (SCI) questions are getting answered! Co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Dr. Shelly Hsieh, attending physician and Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Montefiore Einstein, and they discuss injury types and classification, how progress is tracked, assistive devices that can help improve daily life, how to manage the emotional toll that a SCI can take, and the importance of advocacy and making your voice heard.

 

Additional Resources

What is Spinal Cord Injury?

Complete vs Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

Disability Products and Services Guide

SCI Assistive Technology

United Spinal Advocacy Program

 

Other Brain & Life Episodes on This Topic

“Roll with Cole & Charisma" On Building a Life Together as an Interabled Couple

How Disability Advocate Wesley Hamilton Became Empowered by Adversity

 

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Guests:  Dr. Shelly Hsieh @MontefioreHealthSystem

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD