Sexuality and Spinal Cord Injury

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Site description: Provides a basic review of what is known about sexual functioning after spinal cord injury and the impact on patients.




Topic: Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research

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Previous 10Health Dangershttp://www.healthdangers.com/injuries/spinal-cord-injury/index.htm Health DangersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Information and resources about the causes, costs and living with a spinal cord injury.
PreviousSpinal Cord Research Centrehttp://www.scrc.umanitoba.ca/ Spinal Cord Research CentreTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research To inform prospective students and postdoctoral trainees, as well as others interested in spinal cord research, of the research underway at the Spinal Cord Research Centre.
Random 1Raising Canehttp://www.getacane.com Raising CaneTop/Shopping/Health/Disabilities/Assistive_Technology/Mobility_and_Transportation/Canes_and_Walking_Sticks Regular and extra-long canes that will bear up to 240 pounds.
Random 2Simply Healthyhttp://www.simplyrawfood.com Simply HealthyTop/Shopping/Pets/Cats_and_Dogs/Food Supplier of raw food products for dogs and cats.
Random 3Flinders University Department of Environmental Healthhttp://som.flinders.edu.au/FUSA/EnvHealth/EH_Home.html Flinders University Department of Environmental HealthTop/Science/Environment/Environmental_Health/Education School of Medicine, Adelaide, Australia provides teaching, research and consultancies in environmental health.
Random 4Circusologyhttp://www.circusology.co.uk CircusologyTop/Arts/Performing_Arts/Circus/Schools Circus skills workshops for schools.
Random 5Jackson Purchase Medical Centerhttp://www.jacksonpurchase.com/ Jackson Purchase Medical CenterTop/Health/Medicine/Facilities/Hospitals/North_America/United_States/Kentucky Provides a range of health and wellness services for the Mayfield community. Site also contains medical information, interactive health features, and employment opportunities.
NextSpinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Unitshttp://shriners.com/Hospitals/sci.html Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation UnitsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research Mission is the clinical application of research which has been responsible for many major developments made in the orthopaedic and burn care fields.
Next 10International Spinal Cord Regeneration Centerhttp://www.electriciti.com/spinal/ International Spinal Cord Regeneration CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research Dr. Fernando Ramirez del Rio has quietly been working miracles in Tijuana Mexico for several years. He has had success regenerating spinal cords using Embryonic Cell Transplant Therapy.
Random 1Uptown-on-Calhounhttp://www.uptownoncalhoun.org/ Uptown-on-CalhounTop/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Morris_Dancing/Cotswold Mixed side from Minnesota, USA
Random 4Yale Medical Grouphttp://yalemedicalgroup.org/ Yale Medical GroupTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/Connecticut/Localities/N/New_Haven/Health Academic multi-specialty group practice consisting of the full-time faculty of the Yale University School of Medicine.
Random 4University of Kansas Medical Center - Rural Healthhttp://ruralhealth.kumc.edu/ University of Kansas Medical Center - Rural HealthTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/Kansas/Health Focuses on improving the availability and number of health care providers in rural areas in order to increase access to health care. Includes program overview, newsletters and recruitment center. Located in Wichita.
Next 70Reign's HomePagehttp://hometown.aol.com/rsalois811/myhomepage/index.html Reign's HomePageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Personal_Pages About me my lifestyle and interests.
Previous 70Brain Injury Biomechanicshttp://www.neurostaff.org/ Brain Injury BiomechanicsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Research The starting point for understanding of the TBI pathophysiology. The stereotactical phenomena - supported by previously reported results.
Next 170E-Medicinehttp://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic50.htm E-MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases/Metabolic/Central_Pontine_Myelinolysis Central Pontine Myelinolysis: An introduction, clinical features, differencials, work up, treatment and follow up.
Previous 170Waldee Serviceshttp://waldee-rehab.com Waldee ServicesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Provides assessment, rehabilitation, and litigation support services, to enable clients to improve their quality of life by maximizing responsible self-direction and effective functioning within the community. The professionals involved in litigation services have years of experience in providing expert reports for law firms and providing expert testimony.
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Previous 270The Parkinson's Institute - Progressive Supernuclear Palsyhttp://www.parkinsonsinstitute.org/movement_disorders/progressive_supranuclear.html The Parkinson's Institute - Progressive Supernuclear PalsyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Progressive_Supranuclear_Palsy Good description of PSP and associated disorders.
Other resource N0 University of Pittsburghhttp://www.pitt.edu/~edugene/Torsion.pdf University of PittsburghTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Torsion_Dystonia From the Genetics Education and Counseling Program a brochure about Torsion Dystonia.
Other resource N1 Tremor Action Networkhttp://www.tremoraction.org Tremor Action NetworkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Essential_Tremor Spreading awareness of essential tremor by advocating for a cure through research. Find news, resources, a FAQ's, and a message board.
Other resource N2 Rett Syndrome Resourceshttp://expage.com/page/curerettnow Rett Syndrome ResourcesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome Facts and various information containing links.
Other resource N3 Rett Syndromehttp://www.autism.org/rett.html Rett SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome The Autism Research Institute distributes an information packet on Rett Syndrome.
Other resource N4 Rett Syndrome Fact Sheethttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/rett.htm Rett Syndrome Fact SheetTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome An in depth look at this syndrome prepared by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Other resource N5 Rett Syndrome Association of Irelandhttp://www.rettsyndromeireland.com Rett Syndrome Association of IrelandTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome A support group for the victims of RS and their families. Read about the organization and the disorder.
Other resource N6 WM Househttp://www.wmhouse.com/ WM HouseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome/Personal_Pages Information, stories, and contact networks.
Other resource N7 Kim Johnsonhttp://home.vicnet.net.au/~dealccinc/Kim1.htm Kim JohnsonTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome/Personal_Pages The deterioration associated with Rett Syndrome has left her severely dyspraxic and without speech. Personal story.
Other resource N8 Rett Syndromehttp://www3.nb.sympatico.ca/ipenner/rs.html Rett SyndromeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome/Personal_Pages Irma Penner's book, The Right to Belong-The Story of Yvonne, describes the importance of community and school integration for children with severe disabilities.
Other resource N9 Debbie Schilling and Tom Bundyhttp://www.bundlings.com/ Debbie Schilling and Tom BundyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Rett_Syndrome/Personal_Pages Personal stories and various links for Rett Syndrome information.
Other resource N10 TBI Resource Guidehttp://www.neuroskills.com/ TBI Resource GuideTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Information on brain injury, rehabilitation, long-term assisted living, medications, and current research, from the Centre for Neuro Skills.
Other resource N11 Brain Injury - A Guide for Families and Friendshttp://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/Neuro/BrainInjury/00TableOfContents.html Brain Injury - A Guide for Families and FriendsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Basic information about brain injury and its treatment, from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Other resource N12 Brain Injury Resource Centerhttp://www.headinjury.com/ Brain Injury Resource CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Offers information, reference materials, and self-help resources. Provides links to support and discussion groups, rehabilitation sites, publications and journals.
Other resource N13 Coma Waiting Pagehttp://www.waiting.com/ Coma Waiting PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Information about coma and brain injury directed at helping with answers and support in those critical first days and weeks, while waiting for someone to awake from a coma.
Other resource N14 TBINET at Mount Sinai School of Medicinehttp://www.mssm.edu/tbinet/ TBINET at Mount Sinai School of MedicineTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury The Research and Training Center on Community Integration of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury. Provides a large database on a variety of Post-TBI challenges as well as the activities and research findings of the RTC. Maintains a newsletter, consumer reports, and journal articles for individuals with TBI and their family and friends. Also offers other publications and resources, designed for professionals.
Other resource N15 The Brain Spothttp://www.unc.edu/depts/recreate/spot/ The Brain SpotTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury An accessible site designed for brain injury survivors, persons with memory impairments and new Internet users. Includes links to games, discussion board, activity resources, and personal pages.
Other resource N16 Missouri Model Brain Injury Systemhttp://www.hsc.missouri.edu/~mombis/ Missouri Model Brain Injury SystemTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Investigating factors that affect and improve the outcomes of individuals with traumatic brain injury. Primarily serving patients in rural settings.
Other resource N17 Whiplash Injuryhttp://www.vertigo-dizziness.com/english/whiplash_injury.html Whiplash InjuryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Scientific information about cervicocephalic trauma, lesions, symptoms, and recovery.
Other resource N18 BrainInjury.comhttp://www.braininjury.com/ BrainInjury.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury A medical, legal, and informational resource for persons dealing with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Other resource N19 What You Should Know About Traumatic Brain Injuryhttp://www.cdc.gov/safeusa/home/tbi.htm What You Should Know About Traumatic Brain InjuryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Fact sheet with tips for preventing brain injuries from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, SafeUSA.
Other resource N20 Traumatic Brain Injury: Cognitive and Communication Disordershttp://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/tbrain.asp Traumatic Brain Injury: Cognitive and Communication DisordersTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury NIDCD's fact sheet covering the problems, assessment, treatment, and research related to TBI.
Other resource N21 Safety Tips for Farming with a Brain Injuryhttp://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d000001-d000100/d000052/d000052.html Safety Tips for Farming with a Brain InjuryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Article from National Agricultural Safety Database (NASD) talking about special considerations and concerns. Farmers with brain injuries share a list of general tips to help prevent additional injuries.
Other resource N22 eMedicine Health - Concussionhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9251-1.asp eMedicine Health - ConcussionTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of concussions.
Other resource N23 Stories Of Brain Injury Rehabilitationhttp://www.severe-brain-injury.com/ Stories Of Brain Injury RehabilitationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury An Occupational Therapist describes the rehabilitation of a young man with severe brain injury. This masters thesis includes journal and treatment notes, quotes, and the therapist's thoughts.
Other resource N24 CARE-SPOUSE-Lhttp://www.lsoft.com/scripts/wl.exe?SL1=CARE-SPOUSE-L&H=LISTSERV.TBINET.ORG CARE-SPOUSE-LTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Mailing_Lists ABI/TBI caregivers discussion for people who care for a spouse with a brain injury. Also provides subscription guidelines and an archive of past posts.
Other resource N25 TBI-CARING-KIDShttp://www.lsoft.com/scripts/wl.exe?SL1=TBI-CARING-KIDS&H=LISTSERV.TBINET.ORG TBI-CARING-KIDSTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Mailing_Lists Provides information and support to TBI/ABI Caregiving Kids. Also gives subscription information and access to past postings.
Other resource N26 TBI-SPRThttp://www.lsoft.com/scripts/wl.exe?SL1=TBI-SPRT&H=MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU TBI-SPRTTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Mailing_Lists Saint John's University traumatic brain injury support group list. Contains subscription instructions and archived postings.
Other resource N27 Missouri TeleRehabilitation Training Programhttp://www.telerehab.net/ Missouri TeleRehabilitation Training ProgramTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Joint effort to promote access to appropriate behavioral health care in rural communities.
Other resource N28 Thompson's Brain Injury Rehabhttp://www.thompsonsbraininjuryrehab.com/ Thompson's Brain Injury RehabTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Day rehabilitation program in Virginia to assist brain injury survivors in overcoming their disabilities and with the transition to home, school, work and independent living.
Other resource N29 Quality Living, Inc. - Brain Injury Specialistshttp://www.qliomaha.com Quality Living, Inc. - Brain Injury SpecialistsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Residential rehabilitation program dedicated to assisting those with acquired brain injury to re-integrate them into the community and provide support for their families and careers.
Other resource N30 Neurobehavioral Healthcare Systemshttp://www.nhsltd.com Neurobehavioral Healthcare SystemsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs A network of rehabilitation facilities which includes rehabilitation for pediatric and adult patients who have suffered neurological or brain injury.
Other resource N31 Futures Unlimitedhttp://www.futuresunlimited.com Futures UnlimitedTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs An out patient physical therapy clinic located in Columbus, Mississippi. Unique in the application of physical therapy techniques. Spasticity is reduced without medication or electrical stimulation. Range of motion is improved without practice. Muscle tone and muscle bulk is frequently increased without resistive exercise.
Other resource N32 Ohio Valley Center For Brain Injury Prevention And Rehabilitationhttp://www.ohiovalley.org/ Ohio Valley Center For Brain Injury Prevention And RehabilitationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Develops and distributes model programs of prevention, acute care and rehabilitation for people who have had brain injuries. Provides service to survivors, families and service providers on a national level.
Other resource N33 Saskatchewan Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (SARBI)http://s.a.r.b.i.tripod.com/sarbi/ Saskatchewan Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (SARBI)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Offers individually designed, physically based, rehabilitation programs to clients with severe acquired brain injury.
Other resource N34 Westcountry Case Managementhttp://www.westcountrycasemanagement.co.uk/ Westcountry Case ManagementTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Advocacy and management service for people with brain injury or neurological impairment in SouthWest UK residential, rehabilitation, or community settings. Member of British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers.
Other resource N35 Mild Traumatic Brain Injuryhttp://www.qeeg.com/mtbi.html Mild Traumatic Brain InjuryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Providing treatment of MTBI with neurotherapy and vision therapy techniques without the use of medications. From the Behavioral Medicine Associates, Inc. in Edina, Minnesota.
Other resource N36 Learning Serviceshttp://www.learningservices.com/ Learning ServicesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs A national provider of innovative rehabilitation and supported living programs for individuals with an acquired brain injury. Programs available in various USA locations.
Other resource N37 Sandpoint Traumatic Brain Injury Unithttp://www.valleyvista.org/SandTBI.htm Sandpoint Traumatic Brain Injury UnitTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Long-term residential care in a Christian setting for those who no longer need hospital or constant rehabilitative care but are not able to live on their own. A service of Valley Vista Care Corporation in Idaho.
Other resource N38 Peartree Househttp://www.peartreerehab.co.uk Peartree HouseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Center specializing in long and short-term individualized treatment of younger people with an acquired brain injury. A team of specialists offer occupational, physical, psychological, speech, and recreational rehabilitation, along with community and independent living skills. Located in Southampton, UK.
Other resource N39 Head Injury Rehabilitation & Referral Services, Inc. (HIRRS)http://www.headinjuryrehab.org/ Head Injury Rehabilitation & Referral Services, Inc. (HIRRS)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Serves individuals with neurological impairments, specializing in brain injuries. Offers residential and outpatient programs, vocational training, life skills assistance, educational goals, and assistance in accessing community and medical resources. A non-profit agency located in Rockville, MD.
Other resource N40 The Neuro Institutehttp://www.theneuroinstitute.com/ The Neuro InstituteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Providing occupational, physical, massage, and speech therapies and rehabilitation for patients with acquired brain and spinal cord injuries. Located in Arizona.
Other resource N41 Supportive Living, Inc.http://www.supportivelivinginc.org/ Supportive Living, Inc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Offers life-long supportive housing, life skills training, recreational activities, and personal care attendants to enable survivors of brain injury to achieve their highest level of independence in the community. Located in Massachusetts.
Other resource N42 Our House TBI Residencehttp://www.ourhouse-tbiresidence.com/ Our House TBI ResidenceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs A licensed residential facility that provides a structured, safe, transitional program for adults recovering from traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other related injuries. Located in Shelby Township, Michigan.
Other resource N43 Traumatic Head Injury Rehabilitation Services at Robin Hill Farmhttp://www.robinhillfarm.com/ Traumatic Head Injury Rehabilitation Services at Robin Hill FarmTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Educational and rehabilitation services for adults throughout the Northeast with acquired brain injury. Providing assisted living in a residential setting in West Deering, NH.
Other resource N44 Coma Recovery Associationhttp://comarecovery.org/ Coma Recovery AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations A non-profit organization for coma and brain injury survivors, family members, friends and professionals. Offerings include mutual aid and support, support group meetings, general information, referrals and advocacy.
Other resource N45 Brain Injury Association of New Zealandhttp://www.brain-injury-nz.org Brain Injury Association of New ZealandTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Provides information, advocacy and support to people with brain injuries, family members, and caregivers. Has listing of branch offices, and offers Social Rehabilitation clinics in a variety of cities.
Other resource N46 Ontario Brain Injury Associationhttp://www.obia.on.ca/ Ontario Brain Injury AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Committed to enhancing the quality of life for those living with an acquired brain injury by providing support services, professional development programs, and community involvement. Offers newsletter, calendar of events, and resource information.
Other resource N47 Headway UKhttp://www.headway.org.uk Headway UKTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Brain injury association is a registered charity in England. Its aims are to promote understanding of all aspects of head injury and to provide information, support and services to people who have suffered a head injury, their family and carers.
Other resource N48 Waikato Head Injury Societyhttp://www.whis.nzl.org/ Waikato Head Injury SocietyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Provides advocacy, education, referral, counseling and support services to brain injured individuals in New Zealand. Check for meeting and event schedules as well as guides to understanding brain injury, coma, concussion, fatigue, solvent neurotoxicity, and rehabilitation.
Other resource N49 Weiss ABI Work Support Grouphttp://www.homestead.com/abigroup/ Weiss ABI Work Support GroupTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations The New Orleans chapter for people with acquired brain injuries. Provides meeting information, resources, and writings by support group members.
Other resource N50 The Brain Injury Association of Nipissinghttp://dawn.thot.net/brain/ The Brain Injury Association of NipissingTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Committed to assisting individuals living with the effects of acquired brain injury improve their potential and lead fuller lives. Offers information, referrals, counseling, advocacy, research, education, and activities.
Other resource N51 Head Injury Society of New Zealandhttp://www.head-injury.org.nz/ Head Injury Society of New ZealandTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Provides basic information about brain injury, professional articles, poetry, stories, a newsletter, chat room, and contacts for local support groups.
Other resource N52 Spirit of Suzi Foundationhttp://www.spiritofsuzi.org/ Spirit of Suzi FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Bringing the joy and excitement of flying in small aircraft to survivors of traumatic brain injury. Scholarships available.
Other resource N53 The Brain Trusthttp://www.the-brain-trust.org/ The Brain TrustTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations A non-profit organization providing emergency funding for essential goods and services to people with mild or moderate traumatic brain injury in Colorado.
Other resource N54 Momentum Scotlandhttp://www.momentumscotland.org/ Momentum ScotlandTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Pioneered the UK's first vocational rehabilitation service for people with traumatic brain injury. Services include community integration, mental health, employment support, job-retention programs, supported living, and assistive technologies.
Other resource N55 Heather Bublick Rehabilitation Foundationhttp://www.Fighting4Heather.org/ Heather Bublick Rehabilitation FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Help a young woman in her struggle to overcome Traumatic Brain Injury and regain her life. Her dreams tragically taken away while crossing a street on the college campus, the family cannot pay for the rehabilitation and other treatment she requires, and is requesting monetary donations.
Other resource N56 Brain Injury Association of Georgiahttp://www.braininjuryga.org/ Brain Injury Association of GeorgiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Brain_Injury_Association_Chapters Services include a resource clearinghouse, toll-free help line, statewide directory of service providers, peer support, educational workshops, scholarship fund, advocacy, and support services, camps and conferences for anyone affected by brain injury.
Other resource N57 Brain Injury Association of Kentuckyhttp://www.braincenter.org/ Brain Injury Association of KentuckyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Brain_Injury_Association_Chapters Provides a technical description of the brain, how a brain can be injured, levels of impairment, levels of injury, effects on family, local events, support group contacts, conferences, and membership information.
Other resource N58 Headway Bedfordhttp://www.kbnet.co.uk/headway/ Headway BedfordTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Headway_Branches Provides a day unit and community based support for persons with a brain injury and their carers through cognitive, emotional, physical, recreational, and social rehabilitation activities.
Other resource N59 Headway Leicesterhttp://www.headwayleicester.org.uk/ Headway LeicesterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Headway_Branches Provides support to people with acquired brain injuries and their caregivers through a day center in Leicester, and outreach support in Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland.
Other resource N60 Headway Surreyhttp://www.headwaysurrey.org/ Headway SurreyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Headway_Branches Support for people with head injury, their families and carers through a day center, helpline, community workers, support groups, and advocacy.
Other resource N61 Edinburgh Headway Grouphttp://edinburghheadway.org.uk/ Edinburgh Headway GroupTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Headway_Branches Based at Astley Ainslie Hospital, provides support to person's with a TBI, their families, and caregivers throughout Edinburgh and the Lothian's. Offers a range of social, recreational, therapeutic, rehabilitative, and educational services.
Other resource N62 Brain Trauma Research Centerhttp://www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/trauma/index.html Brain Trauma Research CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Research Providing clinical management, research and treatment for traumatic brain and spinal injuries.
Other resource N63 Central Nervous System Injury Laboratoryhttp://www.giccs.georgetown.edu/labs/faden/ Central Nervous System Injury LaboratoryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Research Research probing the cellular and molecular events that contribute to the physiological, behavioral, neurologic, and histologic damage associated with TBIs. The goal is to develop new, more effective therapies to treat brain injury patients.
Other resource N64 Brain Injury Biomechanicshttp://www.neurostaff.org/ Brain Injury BiomechanicsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Research The starting point for understanding of the TBI pathophysiology. The stereotactical phenomena - supported by previously reported results.
Other resource N65 HealingWell Communities - Brain Traumahttp://community.healingwell.com/commun_v3/scripts/topics.pl?NodeID=139599&ClientID=15808 HealingWell Communities - Brain TraumaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Support_Groups Message boards and chat dedicated to sharing information, support, and coping strategies for individuals with brain injuries. Community moderated by volunteers.
Other resource N66 SoTBI (Survivors of TBI)http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoTBI/ SoTBI (Survivors of TBI)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Support_Groups Provides a forum for survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury to share experiences, strength, and hope with each other. (Yahoo Group)
Other resource N67 Coma Diarieshttp://www.expage.com/page/comadiaries Coma DiariesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages A resource and support guide on coma and brain injury for family and friends of survivors.
Other resource N68 Greg Whorwoodhttp://website.lineone.net/~greg.whorwood Greg WhorwoodTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages The struggle for a young boy struck down at 15 and in deep coma for three months, semi conscious for another nine months, still recovering and at special college in England.
Other resource N69 Chasin Reynolds: Recovering from TBIhttp://hometown.aol.com/misschasin/myhomepage/index.html Chasin Reynolds: Recovering from TBITop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages A touching story of a beautiful, young woman who sustained a traumatic brain injury in an auto accident. Details of the accident, her injuries, and progress. Includes dramatic pictures.
Other resource N70 Michelle's Webhttp://www.belec.ca/michelle Michelle's WebTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages For survivors of serious brain injury and their family. Personal stories, links to helpful information, and a message board.
Other resource N71 Richard's Story: A Young Man's Struggle with Traumatic Brain Injuryhttp://www.richardsstory.co.uk/ Richard's Story: A Young Man's Struggle with Traumatic Brain InjuryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages In November, 1999, Richard suffered horrific brain injuries in a car crash and was given no chance of survival. His father describes the on-going battle with TBI.
Other resource N72 Traumatic Brain Injury: A Mind Numbing Experiencehttp://royalpalm.tripod.com/injury.html Traumatic Brain Injury: A Mind Numbing ExperienceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages A Church Organist talks about his work related TBI and the changes the injury made in his ability to perform at work, home, and playing the organ.
Other resource N73 Traumatic Brain Injury: a Mind Numbing Experiencehttp://brain-injury.tripod.com/ Traumatic Brain Injury: a Mind Numbing ExperienceTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages A man relates experiences after receiving a brain injury when a 52 pound television set fell on his head. Includes basic TBI information and resources.
Other resource N74 Sacha's Miraculous Storyhttp://www3.sympatico.ca/j_chenier/ Sacha's Miraculous StoryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages A baby survives and beats the odds despite severe brain damage from Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy.
Other resource N75 Michaels Story of TBIhttp://navydiver.2itb.com/ Michaels Story of TBITop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages A young mans struggle after a traumatic brain injury. Provides resources for others who have TBI or wish to find out more.
Other resource N76 Paralysis Society of Americahttp://www.psa.org/ Paralysis Society of AmericaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Promoting quality health care for people with spinal cord dysfunction.
Other resource N77 Paralyzed Veterans of Americahttp://www.pva.org/ Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Addresses a wide array of issues experienced by veterans and other people with spinal cord injury or dysfunction. Subjects include legal, medical, sports accessibility, research and veterans issues. Includes many publications online.
Other resource N78 Paralinkshttp://paralinks.net ParalinksTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Paralinks Electronic magazine covers all aspects of living life with spinal cord injuries.
Other resource N79 About.com - Back and Neck Injuryhttp://backandneck.about.com/ About.com - Back and Neck InjuryTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Information, links, and a chat room, on the subjects of back and neck injury.
Other resource N80 QuadsRus.comhttp://quadsrus.com QuadsRus.comTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury An online resource for people living with quadriplegia. Information on travel, products, and career opportunities.

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