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>Causes of paralysis
Read in-depth articles on the most common causes of paralysis
- >Acute flaccid myelitis
- >Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- >Arteriovenous malformations
- >Brachial plexus injury
- >Brain injury
- >Cerebral palsy
- >Friedreich’s ataxia
- >Guillain-Barré syndrome
- >Leukodystrophies
- >Lyme disease
- >Multiple sclerosis
- >Muscular dystrophy
- >Neurofibromatosis
- >Post-polio syndrome
- >Spina bifida
- >Spinal cord injury
- >Spinal muscular atrophy
- >Spinal tumors
- >Stroke (Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) and Spinal Stroke)
- >Syringomyelia and tethered cord
- >Transverse myelitis
>Secondary conditions
Understand the major complications that may impact your health after paralysis
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>How the spinal cord works
The spinal cord works with the brain to control functions of the body and mind.
>Winter safety tips
Helpful tips like what clothing to wear and the right snow tires for your wheelchair.
>Video Series: Parenting with a Disability
Reeve Health Minute focusing on parenting with a disability.
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