Workplaces are ideally supposed to be safe places where you can earn your due and get a better life for yourself and your loved ones. However, accidents happen, and some may lead to injuries that can have life-altering impacts. One of these life-altering impacts from...
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Spinal Cord Injury
What are the different forms of paralysis?
Someone who experiences paralysis is unable to move or feel certain body parts because their brain is no longer receiving signals from the nerves in the affected areas. Paralysis may be caused by nerve damage to the spine or brain due to a traumatic workplace accident...
Types of paralysis that can occur in work-related incidents
Workers who are involved in an accident at work may suffer injuries that lead to paralysis. While many people associate paralysis with spinal cord injuries, it can also occur if a person suffers brain damage There are different types of paralysis that can occur. These...
Types of spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries are life-changing events that can significantly impact an individual's mobility, sensation and quality of life. These injuries occur when there's damage to the spinal cord or the nerves at the end of the spinal canal. The aftermath of sustaining...
2 common causes of spinal cord injuries at work
Not many things are as fulfilling as having a job to look forward to every morning. But every workplace comes with its share of hazards. From faulty equipment to unsafe conditions and lack of proper gear, workplace hazards can lead to serious injuries. And one of the...
The psychological impact of becoming a quadriplegic
If an accident at work leaves you or a loved one a person with quadriplegia, it can have a profound psychological impact. Many people find themselves feeling angry, depressed, and isolated. It can be difficult to come to terms with the fact that you will never be...
Living with paralysis after a workplace accident
A workplace accident like a fall can result in injuries to the spinal cord. Depending on the extent of such injuries, workers who suffer trauma to the spinal cord may suffer partial or total paralysis. Life may never be the same again. The spinal cord is a complex...
3 long-term consequences of a spinal cord injury
If you suffer an injury to your spinal cord, the physical consequences may be permanent. The specific medical prognosis for a spinal cord injury depends on its location and severity. Those with incomplete injuries may be able to regain some lost function or sensation,...
Common types of paralysis linked to workplace injuries
When you leave home for work each morning, you hope to have a fruitful day, collect your wage and return home to your loved ones safe and sound. Unfortunately, workplace accidents happen. From minor slips to catastrophic incidents, a workplace accident can turn an...
3 massive, secondary expenses from workplace spinal injuries
A spinal cord injury can mean lifelong limits on your work and your lifestyle. A complete injury will end your sensation and motor control below the site of the injury. An incomplete injury may affect your strength, balance or function despite not resulting in total...