Spinal Life Australia

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Find specialized physicians in physical medicine and rehabilitation, such as physiatrists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons. Additionally, find experts in spinal cord injury across various fields, including family medicine, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreation therapy, psychology, social work, and vocational rehabilitation.

Access best-practice patient treatment and family education resources through various medical and professional associations. Stay updated with fact sheets from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center for Spinal Cord Injury, which are regularly updated with advancements in medical care.

Stay informed about advancements in research, treatment, education, and medical care by connecting with research registries. Receive alerts about opportunities to participate in clinical trials and learn about recent discoveries.

Access information sources for durable medical equipment and personal care supplies such as manual and electric wheelchairs, hospital beds, Hoyer lifts, crutches, bath benches, commodes, pressure mattresses, grab bars, trapeze bars, urinary supplies, and catheters. Stay informed about new product designs through nationwide Ability Expos, which showcase consumer products supporting health and wellness.

Spinal Life Australia Spinal Life Australia’s mission is to make recovery from spinal cord injury as full as possible.  Established in 2008, the Spinal Cord Injury Network has identified a number of ways to speed the translation of innovative research discoveries into practical benefits for people with spinal cord injury, focusing on five approaches. They aim to advance treatments for spinal cord injury by promoting excellence in research and clinical practice through improved communication and collaboration to build capacity.