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The wonderful world of wearables for wheelchair users
An exploration of the benefits and limitations of fitness trackers, with insights from two researchers and firsthand experience from a wheelchair user with the Apple Watch Wearables, such as health and fitness trackers, are gaining in popularity . More...
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Science – Part 4: From medical research to clinical practice
In the fourth part of our blog series on science, we look at the implementation of research results in clinical practice: How does this process work – and why does it often take so long? In the fourth part of our blog series on science, we look at the...
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Science – Part 3: Do the results apply to me?
In the third part of the blog series we explain, why it is important to take a look at who participated in the study. In the third part of the blog series, we explain why it is important to take a look at who participated in the study {infobox} To...
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The power of gratitude
The practice of gratitude is an essential part of building a happy life The practice of gratitude is an essential part of building a happy life What is gratitude? Gratitude is a feeling that arises when we appreciate what we have: a person, a situation...
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Science – Part 2: What type of study are we dealing with?
In the second part of our blog series on science, we explain why the nature of the study makes a difference In the second part of our blog series on science, we explain why the nature of the study makes a difference {infobox} To be able to determine...
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Aromatherapy
Which beneficial effects might aromatherapy have for people with SCI? Which beneficial effects might aromatherapy have for people with SCI? Plants and their extracts have been used for healing purposes across different cultures for thousands of years....
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Science – Part 1: What is the current phase of research?
We are launching a blog series on how to understand science better We are launching a blog series on how to understand science better {infobox} How often do we read about a new drug that has reached its trial phase? If we want to assess realistically...
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Laughter is the best medicine
Laughing is fun, but not only! It can be of great benefit for your body and soul Laughing is fun, but not only! It can be of great benefit for your body and soul The healing power of laughing is knownnce biblical times. "A merry heart doeth good like a...
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Aquatic therapy
What are the benefits for people with spinal cord injury? What are the benefits for people with spinal cord injury? People with a spinal cord injury often suffer from spasticity and restrictions of movement. Can aquatic therapy achieve progress that...
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Meta-skills: learning at the highest level
Learn how to learn, in order to get better and faster at anything you want to achieve in life. Learn how to learn, in order to get better and faster at anything you want to achieve in life. Integrating knowledge in our fast developing society can...
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Intermittent fasting: saying no to breakfast
Popular diets often address what we should eat, but proponents of this trend believe when we eat is just as important Popular diets often address what we should eat, but proponents of this trend believe when we eat is just as important Breakfast is the...
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Can antioxidants help prevent urinary tract infections?
An overview of the current studies An overview of the current studies Antioxidants protect our organism from oxidative stress which increases susceptibility to urinary tract infections (UTIs). Can taking antioxidants prevent UTIs? People with spinal...
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Meditation – Think it’s just for monks?
Think again. Here are 5 ways that meditation goes beyond the spiritual to improve your health. Think again. Here are 5 ways that meditation goes beyond the spiritual to improve your health. Search meditation in Google images and you will be flooded...
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Taking care of plants – and thus also of yourself
Horticultural therapy can help people with spinal cord injury Horticultural therapy can help people with spinal cord injury HT is suitable for young and old. (Source: https://www.thrive.org.uk/ ) Spring is approaching and therefore the season when...
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Media and Disability Identities
How do mass media impact the self-identity of people with disabilities? How do mass media impact the self-identity of people with disabilities? Author of summary: Kit Wan Chui (Swiss Paraplegic Research) Original article: Zhang L, Haller B. Consuming...
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Virtual Reality
How can persons with spinal cord injury benefit from it? How can persons with spinal cord injury benefit from it? Author of the summary: Silene Stoppa (Swiss Paraplegic Research) Many people only know about virtual reality in the context of computer...
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Animal Helpers for People with SCI
Not just dogs but dolphins, monkeys and horses Not just dogs but dolphins, monkeys and horses Since ancient times, animals have been living along with people as pets and companions. They offer unconditional affection and joy to humans. The close...
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Coping with pain thanks to Mari…what?!
The never-ending debate on marijuana, its medical value and research The never-ending debate on marijuana, its medical value and research Author of summary: Cassandra Montoya (Swiss Paraplegic Research) Marijuana has been medicinally used for thousands...
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Singing together!
What impact does group music therapy have on people with quadriplegia? What impact does group music therapy have on people with quadriplegia? Author of summary: Jelena Obrenovic (Swiss Paraplegic Research) Original article: Tamplin J, Baker FA, Grocke...
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Religion and Spinal Cord Injury
Do religion and spirituality help to cope with depression and anxiety after SCI? Do religion and spirituality help to cope with depression and anxiety after SCI? Author of summary: Jamie Lisson (Swiss Paraplegic Research) Original article: Rahnama P,...
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Positivity Brings Happiness
Focus on what’s strong instead of what’s wrong Focus on what’s strong instead of what’s wrong Which comes first, health or happiness? While some cannot imagine being happy without good health, many people with disability demonstrate that they can be...
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Revolutionizing mobility for wheelchair users
Hope or hoax? Hope or hoax? In our Community we have previously discussed novel wheelchair designs, such as the self-driving or the standing wheelchair – and if you have a look around, Google will find you several more. Indeed, there are plenty of...
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Assistive devices for personal mobility
Which ones do Swiss people with SCI have – and which ones do they miss? Which ones do Swiss people with SCI have – and which ones do they miss? Author of summary: Rebecca Jaks (Swiss Paraplegic Research) Original article: Florio, J., Arnet, U.,...
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Exercise recommendations
Which exercises do researchers suggest for people with SCI? Which exercises do researchers suggest for people with SCI? Author of summary: Sarah Ellman (Swiss Paraplegic Research) Original article: Tweedy SM, Beckman EM, Geraghty TJ, Theisen D, Perret...
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Homeopathy and acupuncture
How do people with spinal cord injury in Switzerland use complementary and alternative medicine? How do people with spinal cord injury in Switzerland use complementary and alternative medicine? Authors of summary: Camilla Soldati (Swiss Paraplegic...
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Many people feel lonely
Pro-WELL study – partnership – "stressors" Pro-WELL study – partnership – "stressors" The Pro-WELL study is a representative survey on the well-being of 133 couples where one of the partners is paraplegic. The study was financed by the Swiss National...
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