Paraplegics and quadriplegics with no feeling below the level of injury often tend to contract wounds, including burns. MARISKA MORRIS reports Many people who have suffered a spinal cord injury remain unaware of their high risk for wounds owing to a lack of sensation below the level of injury. Most […]

With the South African public healthcare system in disarray and most South Africans struggling to save, medical aid schemes ensure patients get the necessary treatment on time. MARISKA MORRIS reports The South African public healthcare system is synonymous with poor service, long queues and a lack of both resources and […]

Sandra Khumalo is an impeccable example of how rich life can be post-SCI. She conquers the world as mother, motivational speaker, champion rower, and sales representative for GentleCath Glide intermittent catheters by ConvaTec After 13 years in a wheelchair, Sandra Khumalo is no stranger to the challenges facing wheelchair users. […]

From slippers to suitcases, here are five great wheelchair accessories that will enable you to pimp your ride Some wheelchair accessories are practical. Others are fun. These offer the best of both worlds: Best Bag Forever Smergos has created the Best Bag Forever – or BBF – to carry a […]

Three patients with paraplegia participating in a clinical study in Switzerland regained muscle movement that they lost many years ago. Could their first steps towards uninhibited mobility result in a cure for spinal cord injuries? Losing your ability to walk is one of the most difficult things to accept and […]

From humble beginnings in Limpopo to rubbing shoulders with royalty at Wimbledon, wheelchair tennis superstar Kgothatso Montjane’s sporting career has taken her to incredible heights. And she’s only getting started! The sun beats down on the green tennis courts in Pretoria, but wheelchair tennis superstar Kgothatso “KG” Montjane seems undeterred. […]