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The Northeast Ohio Regional Spinal Cord Injury System (NORSCIS) generates new knowledge that can be used to improve the outcomes of individuals with SCI
Cleveland, OH
Joined October 2020
X-box Kinect Fruit Ninja, Nintendo Wii Sports Boxing, and VR Oculus Rift boxing are three exergames that have a beneficial aerobic impact for people with SCI.
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The participants were able to exercise at moderate or high intensity during exergaming in a considerable amount of time. Exergaming seems to be suitable for aerobic exercise at an intensity that can...
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Meet Tim Mackie 👋 — inventor, woodworker, mentor, and proud member of the SCI community. From adaptive design to giving back through peer mentoring, Tim’s story is one of resilience and innovation. Read his Member Spotlight on the USANEO x NORSCIS blog:
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Exergaming is beneficial for people with SCI – A new study shows that 45 minutes of exergaming produces a moderate to high intensity workout for people with SCI who use wheelchairs.
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The participants were able to exercise at moderate or high intensity during exergaming in a considerable amount of time. Exergaming seems to be suitable for aerobic exercise at an intensity that can...
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The USANEO's monthly meeting is MONDAY, February 16th, 2026, at 7:00 pm EST via Zoom. Join us as Dr. Rob Hoey provides an update on the Bowel Stimulation Study and invites our feedback and thoughts. Your input can help shape this research endeavor.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: February 2026 Monthly Chapter Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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SeePain – A new educational resource is available to help people with SCI manage chronic pain created with significant input from people living with SCI and chronic pain, as well as from significant others, healthcare providers, and the literature.
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Many people with spinal cord injury (SCI) develop chronic pain, including neuropathic pain. Unfortunately, current treatments for this condition are often inadequate because SCI-associated neuropat...
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As the winter season unfolds, many people may find it challenging to maintain an active lifestyle. However, staying active during the winter is crucial for our overall well-being and happiness. Find our tips in the Winter 2024 Connections Newsletter
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spinal cord injury newsletter, resources
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Free online educational course – This course helps teach personal care assistants about the many aspects of SCI and how to enhance the quality of care they provide to their clients.
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This course is designed to help the training of personal care assistants who work with clients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The course’s goal is to increase knowledge about SCI, improve communica...
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💪✨ Get moving with Help Hope Live and W.O.W. Wonders on Wheels! Join a live virtual wheelchair fitness class on Tuesday, Feb 10 at 6 PM ET — designed for all ability levels and full of fun, energy, and community! 🦽🎶 https://t.co/h4yKvrl3Xx
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W.O.W. Fitness & Wellness and Help Hope Live will be offering four free fitness classes each month to help you stay active and feeling great! W.O.W. knows that the secret to achieving your fitness...
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Free online educational course –Sexuality Reborn is a free video where four couples with SCI openly discuss their personal experiences concerning self-esteem, dating, bowel and bladder function, sexual response, and varying types of sexual activities.
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Sexuality Reborn: An Educational Video for People with Spinal Cord Injury and Their Partners
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The MSKTC has a factsheet that covers a general introduction to the world of fitness and exercise for someone living with a SCI. It outlines some guidelines to start with and gives some examples of different exercises that you can do. Check it out:
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Resilient personality type after SCI – reported higher levels of well-being, feelings of gratitude, authenticity, and meaning in life in combination with lower levels of pain interference, fewer unhealthy days and less inflexibility in thought processes.
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Higher gratitude, MIL, use of personal strengths, and psychological flexibility appear to characterize resilience and well-being among persons with chronic SCID. Further studies are needed to...
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Living with a spinal cord injury comes with questions — and you don’t have to find the answers alone. Our curated Resource Guide connects you to adaptive equipment, education, and organizations dedicated to supporting independence and quality of life. https://t.co/xCUJNW38Mt
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Nonresilient personality type after spinal cord injury – tended to report poorer health, reduced quality of life, and had personality traits that were less extroverted, less agreeable, less conscientious, more neurotic, and less open to experience.
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Higher gratitude, MIL, use of personal strengths, and psychological flexibility appear to characterize resilience and well-being among persons with chronic SCID. Further studies are needed to...
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Looking to get back on the road after an SCI? 🚗 The NORSCIS Connections Newsletter features an exciting update on MetroHealth’s Rehabilitation Driving Training program! Read more in the Winter 2022 issue: https://t.co/CH5teKZ5C5
#SCIRecovery #AdaptiveDriving
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Pathways to resilience after spinal cord injury have been shown to improve resilience and well-being in people living with spinal cord injury. Reach out to a mental health professional if you want to find out about positive psychology interventions.
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Higher gratitude, MIL, use of personal strengths, and psychological flexibility appear to characterize resilience and well-being among persons with chronic SCID. Further studies are needed to...
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🤝 Connect-In the Community Meet Up Join the USANEO Chapter for a relaxed, in-person social with others in the SCI community! Come connect, chat, and build community at the Winking Lizard in Independence. 📅 Feb 7, 2026 | 🕓 4 PM EST RSVP:
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Join the USANEO Chapter for our Connect-In the Community Meet Up — a casual, welcoming social gathering for members of the spinal cord injury (SCI) community to connect, share, and build meaningful...
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Medical complications related to SCI can be difficult to manage and can have a very negative impact on your day-to-day life. A free course is available to help you learn how to better manage complications related to bowel problems, pressure sores, & more
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Medical complications, such as changes in bowel function, pressure ulcers, and pneumonia are common after spinal cord injury (SCI). These conditions can have a significant impact on day-to-day...
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After a spinal cord injury, research may not be the first thing on your mind — but it plays a powerful role in improving care, treatments, and quality of life for people living with SCI. Learn why participation matters: 🔗
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Many individuals with SCI need personal care assistants to help them. A free course is now available to help teach personal care assistants about the many aspects of SCI and how to enhance the quality of care they provide to their clients.
kflearn.org
This course is designed to help the training of personal care assistants who work with clients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The course’s goal is to increase knowledge about SCI, improve communica...
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After his spinal cord injury, Chris Wynn persevered through life’s tribulations to open up the first wheelchair-adaptive gym in the state of Ohio. Read about his incredible story in our Winter 2021 Connections Newsletter with the link in our bio here:
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