Archive for paraplegia

Man trapped under table in wheelchair dies from complications

22 Mar, 2010  No Comments

29-year old Jeffrey Thompson was having his wheelchair repaired by Frankin, Tenn. -based National Seating and Mobility. He was seated in the chair as they worked on it, when it suddenly jumped, causing Jeffrey and the wheelchair to become lodged under the table in front of him. This caused injury to Jeffrey’s legs, which led […]

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Quality of Life Resources for Paraplegia, Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation, and Brain Injury

12 Jan, 2009  1 Comment

Paraplegia, quadriplegia, spinal cord injury, amputation, and brain injury no longer have to be absolute barriers to participation in sports activities.

Children and adults who suffer paraplegia, quadriplegia, spinal cord injury, amputation and brain injury often experience loss of self-esteem and confidence; some are also afflicted by depression. Many children and adults feel excluded from […]

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