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Explore a wide range of health-related subjects: from the many conditions that can cause paralysis, to complications brought on by paralysis itself.
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Causes of paralysis >Causes of paralysis

Read in-depth articles on the most common causes of paralysis

Secondary conditions >Secondary conditions

Understand the major complications that may impact your health after paralysis

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Spinal cord glossary >Spinal cord glossary

Common terms associated with spinal cord injury and other conditions.

Sexual health >Sexual health

Answers to the big questions you may have around sexual function and fertility.

Staying active >Staying active

Discover sport and recreation activities for all levels of injury.

Depression >Depression

Depression can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.

Nutrition >Nutrition

Obesity is a risk for people with SCI as it can be harder to burn calories.

How the spinal cord works >How the spinal cord works

The spinal cord works with the brain to control functions of the body and mind.

Winter safety tips >Winter safety tips

Helpful tips like what clothing to wear and the right snow tires for your wheelchair.

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Need to understand a piece of medical terminology?

Our spinal cord glossary is a great reference guide.

Free services and downloads

Paralysis Resource Guide >Paralysis Resource Guide

Our free guide is an essential tool for everyone living with paralysis.

Wallet cards >Wallet cards

Get handy wallet cards with vital information that could save your life. Available for both adults and kids.

SCI Research 101 >SCI Research 101

Don't Call It A Miracle: The Movement To Cure Spinal Cord Injury by Kate Willette covers research basics.

Fact sheets A-Z >Fact sheets A-Z

We have over 100 fact sheets for you to download and keep.

Over 210,000 copies of the Paralysis Resource Guide have been distributed

This project was supported, in part, by grant number 90PRRC0002, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration for Community Living policy.