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Around a half to two-thirds of women with SCI report they might want to have children, [25] and 14–20% do get pregnant at least once. [64] Although female fertility is not usually permanently reduced by SCI, there is a stress response that can happen immediately post-injury that alters levels of fertility-related hormones in the body. [68]
During her recovery with a Michigan based trainer who specialized with working with paraplegics, Katie reconnected with Odie Hughes, the man she would later go on to marry.
Anne-Marie Alonzo (1951–2005) – Canadian writer and publisher; in 1966 she was the victim of a car accident which left her quadriplegic and using a wheelchair. [1]Max Brito (1971–2022) – Ivoirian international rugby union player; paralyzed in a match against Tonga in the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Paraplegia, or paraparesis, is an impairment in motor or sensory function of the lower extremities. The word comes from Ionic Greek (παραπληγίη) "half-stricken". [citation needed] It is usually caused by spinal cord injury or a congenital condition that affects the neural (brain) elements of the spinal canal.
Noland Arbaugh (born 1993 or 1994) is an American quadriplegic known for being the first human recipient of Neuralink's brain-computer interface (BCI) implant. [1] He gained attention for his use of the device to regain digital autonomy after a spinal cord injury left him paralyzed.
Linda Laubenstein (1947–1992), American physician who was left paraplegic after a childhood polio infection [14] Craig Hart Neilsen (1941–2006), American gaming executive who founded Ameristar Casinos, Inc. and formed the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation to fund scientific research and quality-of-life programs for people living with spinal cord ...
Sexuality and disability is a topic regarding the sexual behavior and practices of people with disabilities.Like the general population, these individuals exhibit a wide range of sexual desires and adopt diverse methods of expressing their sexuality.
A day at the water park is peak summer fun, especially for kids. But waterslides in particular come with a slew of health risks that most people aren’t even aware of.