Bowel Movements and Spinal Cord Injury
For people in wheelchairs, including those individuals who have had spinal cord injuries, private body functions, such as bowel movements, can become an issue. This is because the injury prevents...
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eLEGS Another Example of the Raker Legacy of Innovation
The legacy of the Raker family, who founded Good Shepherd more than 100 years ago, is a legacy of innovation, and examples of this organization’s innovative spirit can be found throughout our storied...
View ArticleSPRINT to Independence
We all know someone who has suffered a stroke, broken bone, joint replacement, spinal cord injury, multiple trauma or brain injury.read more
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Ekso Provides Hope and Healing after Spinal Cord Injury
On January 17, 2002, I suffered a snowmobiling accident that turned my world upside down. I will never forget being told that, as a result of the T-12 spinal injury, I may never walk again. It took...
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A Win for Medicare Beneficiaries: Maintenance Therapy Cannot Be Denied
It’s not a secret that skilled therapy, under the guidance of a licensed therapist, is helpful to maintain function, increase strength and prevent regression/deterioration. Yet for decades, Medicare...
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Long-Term Acute Care: What to Expect
Long-term acute care (LTCH) hospitals provide medical and rehabilitative care for longer periods to people with complex problems. A typical stay is 25 days. Acute and chronic conditions that may...
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