Paralysis and Spinal Cord Injury Medical Expert Interviews

Topics

Adult Injuries

Rehabilitation Therapies

Psychological Adjustments to a Spinal Cord Injury
- Toby Huston, PhD
- Lester Butt, PhD
- Samuel Gordon, PhD
- Sigmund Hough, PhD
- Laura Tuck, PsyD
- Terrie Price, PhD
- Heather Taylor, PhD
- Michelle Meade, PhD
- Jonathon Rose, PhD
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Basics
- Kristine Cichowski, MS
Occupational Therapy after Spinal Cord Injury
- Katie Powell, OT
- Mary Jane Mulcahey, PhD, OTR/L
- Sarah Harrison, OT
- Anne Bryden, OT
Social Worker Assistance After Spinal Cord Injury
- Patti Rogers, SW
- Marguerite David, MSW
- Kathy Hulse, MSW
Physical Therapy after Spinal Cord Injury
- Laura Wehrli, PT
- Isa McClure, MAPT
- Elaine Rogers, PT
Sports and Recreation After Spinal Cord Injury
- Jennifer Piatt, PhD

Diane M. Rowles, MS, NP Read Bio

Nurse Practitioner, Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

What is the first thing to know about having sex after a spinal cord injury?

How do women deal with menstruation after a spinal cord injury?

How do the physical changes of pregnancy affect a woman with a spinal cord injury?

How should people deal with spasticity during sex?

How does a spinal cord injury affect male fertility?

Can autonomic dysreflexia be mistaken for preeclampsia during pregnancy?

Where can people get information on sex and fertility after a spinal cord injury?

How is the delivery of a child affected by the mother's spinal cord injury?

What's important for men with spinal cord injuries to know about using oral medications for erectile dysfunction?

Can men and women still have sex after a spinal cord injury?

What about orgasms and sensation during sex after a spinal cord injury?

How is sexual function in women affected by a spinal cord injury?

How is sexual function in men affected by spinal cord injury?

What are common psychological obstacles to sex that men face after a spinal cord injury?

What are common psychological obstacles to sex that women face after a spinal cord injury?

How should expectations about sex change after a spinal cord injury ?

What helps people change their expectations of sex after a spinal cord injury?

How does caregiving for your partner often affect romantic relationships?

What are the common treatments for erectile dysfunction in men with spinal cord injuries?

What about oral sex after a spinal cord injury?

Can women still get pregnant after a spinal cord injury?

What about positions and foreplay after a spinal cord injury?

What do people do with a catheter during sex?