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D-Mannose for Urinary tract Infections

A client's mother phoned me the other day to ask if I could pass on information about D-Mannose. She was extremely excited about this and was keen that I pass on the information as it may be valuable to others who have had difficulties with persistent urinary tract infections.

Barriers to Exercise after SCI

Despite motivation and interest in being exercise active, people with SCI face many obstacles according to a recent study.

While enhancing physical activity has been an essential goal of public health officials, people with physical impairments such as spinal cord injury (SCI) are more likely to live a sedentary lifestyle. However, this population is rarely a target for health promotion efforts. Exercise has been shown to decrease the risk for many of the secondary conditions associated with SCI, including osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, pressure ulcers, urinary tract infections, diabetes and arthritis.

David Graham's Powerful Photographs

In August 2003, the author's son broke his neck whilst diving into the sea on holiday. This was the start of a journey that resulted in this book of photographs on spinal injury.
David Graham became a photographer following his son's accident and gained an MA in Documentary Photography at the London College of Communication. The images reveal how innocently accidents happen and how we subsequently cope with most adversities. They provide an insight into a life without independence but also show humour, avoid pity and stereotypical disability images.

The book entitled "No Diving"
Publisher: Hotshoe Books Limited (April 30, 2007)
ISBN-10: 0955746515
ISBN-13: 978-0955746512

A Video - Just for Fun

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Scottish Centre for Innovation in Spinal Cord Injury

A new Scottish Centre for Innovation in Spinal Cord Injury opened its doors in August 2008.

This creates a multidisciplinary alliance of engineers, scientists and clinicians carrying out fundamental and applied clinical research in all disciplines relevant to the treatment and quality of life of people with spinal cord injury.

The focus for research activity is the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit (QENSIU) at Glasgow's Southern General Hospital. QENSIU provides acute care, primary rehabilitation and lifelong follow-up for all patients with spinal cord injury in Scotland.

The new research mezzanine, supported by the activities of the Scottish Centre for Innovation in Spinal Cord Injury, represents a unique research environment embedded dirctly within the clinical service. This opens a new chapter in human spinal cord injury research, and will add an important dimension to the comprehensive care package available to people in Scotland living with spinal cord injury.

Professor Kenneth J Hunt FRSE, Director of Research

Mr David Allan FRCS, Director QENSIU

2nd International FES Sport Day

FES Sport - A new sport and health frontier

A meeting to be held in Glasgow June 19th &20th 2009. Advances in Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) are now allowing spinal cord injured individuals to routinely exercise using their own muscles, when previously their injury would have served as a permanent barrier to this. The technology is improving but there is much still to do.

Combining FES with a motorised indoor or outdoor cycle (FES Cycling) or a rowing machine (FES Rowing) has been proven to open up new possibilities for spinal cord injured persons to grasp better health, develop fitness and find athletic challenge. Much more can follow and maybe you can help. Here is a video of the 2006 event to whet your appetite.

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Join us to ride the next wave
This event, to be held in Glasgow for the first time, brings together

   Persons with spinal cord injuries who can make direct use of this technology and who really want to know what the fuss is all about
   Persons from around the world who are already using FES activated sports technologies and now want to share what they have learned - taking things to the next level.
   Developers and researchers who are shaping present and future technologies in FES Sport
   Sports therapists and their knowledge of athletic performance; helping to optimise training for individuals challenged by physical disability

Study shows fes cycling benefits with children

A study in the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine shows that FES Cycling has benefits for children with a spinal cord injury. Although a small study, this research confirms the benefits expected with adults and spinal cord injury.

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Anatomical Concepts (UK) Ltd are Masters of Rehabilitation Engineering. Working with private individuals, healthcare professionals, businesses and the NHS since 1996.

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Anatomical Concepts (UK) Ltd
8-10 Dunrobin Court
Clydebank Business Park
Clydebank
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Part of Life

Remember this is not a treatment .. and not a "cure" - but can be a health-giving part of daily life. This FES Cycling technology assists the client to exercise actively and receive fitness benefits otherwise not available.