Mobility Initiative @MobilityInitv
Promoting advocacy and awareness of mobility impairments. Joined August 2023-
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"If we really want the best talent in science, then let’s foster environments across the scientific enterprise that invite neurodiversity and recognize the strengths of neurological differences," writes H. Holden Thorp in this week's #ScienceEditorial. scim.ag/6Mt
Daniel is taking his FIRST steps using his FIRST prosthetic. Our Pediatric Orthotic & Prosthetics Services team has created a device that will give him greater mobility for activities in daily living. What a special moment we are thrilld to share. 💗 #LLLDAM @ShrinersFlorida
Lloyd Martin - the youngest person to complete a marathon (II2) (male) ✨ RECORD BREAKER! 👏
Transferring to and from your wheelchair is one of the foundational independent-living skills for wheelchair users. Here we share videos for two of the most basic and common wheelchair transfers. newmobility.com/mastering-ever…
#OpenAccess chapter by @IntechOpen: Rehabilitation Therapies in Spinal Cord Injury Patients intechopen.com/chapters/72439 @SCI_NL @lifeafterpara @LondonSCInet @BBK_Spinal @NatSpineNetwork @SpinalCordCom @SpinalNewsInt @firas_sarhan1 @PhysioMeScience @SCISAcommunity @SPINALpedia
April is National Limb Loss/Limb Difference Awareness Month, and thanks to the team in #POPS — Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetics Services — our patients know that having a limb difference makes no difference at all! 🧡 #orthotics #Prosthetics #LLLDAM #LimbLoss #LimbDifference
🚨 What does successful rehabilitation look like? 🤷♀️ 🤷♂️ The importance of "strength in collaboration" and how physiotherapy and S&C can interact to assist the athlete’s journey from injury to performance 💪 NEW #BJSMBlog ➡️ bit.ly/3QdTLJ0
New #SpinalCord paper - Definitions of recovery and reintegration across the first year: A qualitative study of perspectives of persons with #SpinalCordInjury and caregivers. You can read this (open access!) paper ➡️ nature.com/articles/s4139…
In our new column, Functional Fitness, longtime personal trainer Ben Clark gives fitness advice to make your everyday life a little easier. First up, he tackles one of the most important parts of living independently as a wheelchair user: transfers. newmobility.com/how-to-make-yo…
Discover how raising awareness can transform outcomes in Degenerative Cervical #Myelopathy. DCM may affect as many as 1 in 50 adults, yet few will receive a diagnosis and those that do will wait many years for it. ow.ly/kh9350QVu71 @AOSpine
Have you read the latest spring edition of Forward magazine yet? As always the magazine is packed full of interesting stories and updates from across the spinal cord injury community. To find out more about Forward, head to: spinal.co.uk/get-informed/f…
As part of our #24in24 #fundraising challenge, we are sharing TWO top tips a month to help support the #SCI community 😊 Take a look here 👇 lifeafterparalysis.com/news/get-your-… Thanks to @lifeafterpara Ambassador, Ralph Charlwood, for penning them 👍 #SundayShare
The conclusion of this #SpinalCord paper is: Lesions of the #SpinalCord above T8 are strongly associated with abolition of melatonin secretion. for more info, see ➡️ nature.com/articles/s4139…
Johnny is on a roll! @BAA @bostonmarathon #XtraMile
Lumene is as fast as LIGHTNING ⚡️@BAA @bostonmarathon
#autismAwarenessMonth: Embrace diversity, celebrate uniqueness. Autism is not a limitation, but a unique perspective that enriches our world.💙🌎✨ #wearesosc #autism
Motion capture technology, similar to what is used in movies, is applied to analyze gait and better target surgical treatment for cerebral palsy. See how this tech and the team at @ShrinersNorCA are helping Michael: ow.ly/8VzY50Rc7Ub #MotionAnalysis #CerebralPalsy
Valentina, a pilates athlete and paraplegic from Spain, shares her adaptive workouts on IG. Follow her at instagram.com/wheels_inlove #pilates #spain #wheelchairexercise
For wheelchair users, dropping stuff off your lap is part of the game, but a device from New Zealand inventor Mike Brown aims to change that. The LapStacker is a retractable strap system that allows you to easily secure things on your lap. newmobility.com/lapstacker-rel…
Taking those initial steps when you first do a transfer may be difficult, but simply taking a step is brave in and of itself. Dare Oye, a T11 complete paraplegic from Lagos Nigeria displays this. Check out his video below. youtube.com/watch?v=B4bX7i…
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SpinalCord @JournalSCI
4K Followers 4K Following The official journal of the International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS). Published by Nature on a monthly basis. Covers all aspects of spinal cord injury.
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89K Followers 694 Following #NYRR is a non-profit org based in NYC whose mission is to help & inspire people through running. We serve runners through races, community events & programs.
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News from Science @NewsfromScience
586K Followers 694 Following The latest stories in science, brought to you by the @ScienceMagazine news team.
Dr Jane Duff @DuffJS
1K Followers 1K Following Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Head of NSIC Psychology Team, Stoke Mandeville Hospital @Buckshealthcare, Chair @ESPAspinal & @ISCoS_Psychsoc.Views my own.
The National Spinal I.. @NSICStokeMand
1K Followers 917 Following The National Spinal Injuries Centre - Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust. Professional account 2 share the latest research,education & news on Spinal Cord injury
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935 Followers 1K Following The Canadian Spinal Research Organization is dedicated to finding a cure for paralysis caused by Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) through research & advocacy.
BBK Spinal Team @BBK_Spinal
1K Followers 1K Following Spinal Injury Lawyers specialising in compensation claims arising from personal injury and medical negligence
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766 Followers 256 Following Shriners Children's Ohio is dedicated to the treatment of pediatric burns, and specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
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249 Followers 274 Following Helping the #spinalcordinjury & #braininjury health care system understand what is the best and most appropriate care, and how to provide it to all Ontarians.
AO Spine @AOSpine
9K Followers 350 Following AO Spine is an international community of spine surgeons generating, distributing, and exchanging knowledge to advance science and the spine care profession.
Canadian Spinal Cord .. @CSCI_RA
864 Followers 560 Following The official twitter account for the Canadian Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Association (CSCI-RA). Follow for updates on our upcoming conferences.
Back Up @backuptrust
10K Followers 3K Following We are a vital charity for everyone affected by #spinalcordinjury, providing services that transform lives and rebuild confidence and independence.
Aspire @AspireCharity
12K Followers 3K Following Aspire is a national charity supporting people with Spinal Cord Injury from injury to independence.
European Spinal Psych.. @ESPAspinal
296 Followers 260 Following Welcoming anyone with an interest in psychosocial care after spinal cord injury, with members across the world. Views expressed are publishers own.
Stoke Mandeville Spin.. @lifeafterpara
2K Followers 2K Following Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research: life after paralysis. We fund life changing research into spinal cord injury. Get involved, Fundraise, Donate, Support!
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Wings for Life World .. @WFLWorldRun
17K Followers 2K Following A global race where the finish line catches you! 100% of all entry fees goes to spinal cord research. Download the App and join us on May 7, 2023.
Spinal Cord Injury On.. @SCI_Ontario
3K Followers 1K Following We champion excellence in service, advocacy and quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries.
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3K Followers 2K Following Resources & information for spinal cord & TBI Injury survivors, family/friends. Message us or visit https://t.co/i1EWYLq7W0 for advice.
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The SRI @The_SRI
1K Followers 903 Following The Spinal Research Institute is building research collaboration and consumer engagement, to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injury.
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Wishing the best of luck to all our NYRR members and #TeamforKids runners as they take on the London Marathon tomorrow! 🥳
A quick tour of one of the most accessible beaches in Dubai, Al Mazur Beach, from Jenny of Wheel Roadmovie, a wheelchair traveler from Germany traveling the world with her girlfriend spinalpedia.com/community/vide… @wheelroadmovie on IG #dubai #wheelchairbeach
🚨 Cardiorespiratory fitness is a strong and consistent predictor of morbidity and mortality among adults ✅ ❤️ #NEW article giving an overview of meta-analyses representing over 20.9 million observations from 199 unique cohort studies 📄 #OpenAccess ➡️ bit.ly/3UhFD2H
Celebrating the transformative power of sports, breaking down barriers, and uniting communities! 🥇👏 #wearesosc #thoughtfulthursday
For 35 years New Mobility has been creating authentic content by and for wheelchair users. As a program of @UnitedSpinal, we're asking for your support during Giving Week so we can continue telling stories that make a difference in our community. unitedspinal.org/giving-week-20…
A big thumbs up to ⭐️Reuben Todd⭐️ who ran the #BrightonMarathon recently, raising over £2,300 for @lifeafterpara 👏🙌 Thank you so much for choosing to support us 👍 Want to #fundraise in 2024? Find out how you can here 👇 🔗 lifeafterparalysis.com
Physician pay by specialty (2023 @Medscape data). What do you think of when you see this list?
A new toothbrush aims to make brushing easier for people with limited dexterity. We tested it out to see if it delivers. newmobility.com/curaprox-samba…
Alvaro, a patient in our pediatric spine service had a fun walk with therapy dog Arlo! Learn more at shrinerschildrens.org/en/pediatric-c… #PediatricSpineService #TherapyDog #PatientCare
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