No Free Rides episode #102 – Rebecca Tripp, Ascender of Trees
In episode #102 of No Free Rides, we are joined by nature lover Rebecca Tripp, a paraplegic from Maine who participated in one of the coolest summer research programs ever with the REU Canopy Explorers...
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Broken Bone Prevention for Children with Mobility Impairments
Broken Bones Break My Heart I was talking to one of my OT friends about a student we used to share. He is an elementary-age boy who has the most sparkling eyes and brilliant smile, but who has missed...
View ArticleIntroducing Jessie + Luke!
Hello world out there, it’s nice to meet you! We would like to introduce ourselves to you before we bore you with my wife’s incessant chatting and wealth of useless knowledge that you may actually...
View ArticleThe Perfect Post-SCI Doctor
How many of you have struggled to find the perfect doctor? It’s a frustrating search many people with disabilities go through, and I unfortunately have been searching for a very long time without any...
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No Free Rides episode #103 – Matthew Celebreto, Founder of WheelStrong Sports
In episode #103 of No Free Rides, we are joined by founder of WheelStrong Sports, Matthew Celebreto, paralyzed nearly 10 years ago in a car accident. Tiffiny asks Matthew to share the story of how his...
View ArticleThe Uncomfy New Wheelchair Shuffle
Over a year ago, I embarked on a quest to acquire a new wheelchair. When it finally arrived after six long months of waiting, I was excited to start using it immediately. However, it took several more...
View ArticleCerebral Palsy Diet
“Pancakes or Eggs?” I ask, as I hold out my thumbs to Roa so he can grab his choice for breakfast. Every morning we go through this routine with a variety of morning meal choices. We try and keep...
View ArticleImproved Bowel Function for Wheelchair Users
Process of Elimination “We know that on Thursdays after Stephenie’s been here Greta always naps and poops.” There are some things I am known for. Some are less glamorous than others, but that does not...
View ArticlePost-SCI Insecurities
Who doesn’t suffer from insecurities? I can’t think of anyone in my own circle who doesn’t have them. Having a disability has it’s own dose of insecurities doesn’t it? What do people see when they look...
View ArticleSarmad Tariq – Pakistan’s First Paralyzed Athlete – Passes Away
In a country like Pakistan where civil unrest is commonplace, society was looking for someone to look up to (whether it was conscious or not) and could inspire them to find their own inner strength,...
View ArticleDiagnosing Cramped Arm Muscles
After 20 Years, Helloo Sassy and Cramped Arm Muscles It’s been almost two decades since my spinal cord injury, and needless to say sitting down for 20 years does not do a body good. While the face may...
View ArticleAccepting Life in a Wheelchair
This article focuses on the newly injured and their families. The biggest hurdle in overcoming a life changing event is acceptance. It does not happen overnight and many people deal with it...
View ArticleRecovery After a Spinal Cord Injury
When are we healed? When does recovery end after a traumatic illness or injury? This is my question for today. Are you considered healed after rehab? Are you finished when there can be no more physical...
View ArticleKeeping Your Skin Healthy After an SCI
If you have mobility issues and require a wheelchair or spend a lot of time in bed then you are probably all too familiar with skin issues. Dry cracked skin, pressure sores, and general deterioration...
View ArticleNo Free Rides Episode #106 – Integrative Therapy Pioneer Chanda Hinton Leichtle
In podcast #106, Tiffiny is joined by the gorgeous Chanda Hinton Leichtle, a C5-6 quad from Denver and the famous namesake of the Chanda Plan Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing free...
View ArticleNo Free Rides Episode #107 – Criptaedo Founder Paul Brailer
In podcast #107, Tiffiny is joined by Paul Brailer, founder of Criptaedo, and they discuss the beginnings of his new organization dedicated to helping people disabilities get healthy again. Seven years...
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Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. This is a great time to go over what we know about spinal cord injuries, common misconceptions, and what’s been happening with research. What is an SCI?...
View ArticleThe Power of Protein for Pressure Sores
In rehab, doctors and nurses told me everything I should do to protect my skin from breakdown – the right cushion, the right pressure relief positions, what to look for when identifying the beginnings...
View ArticleBladder Programs After a Spinal Cord Injury
Nerve damage to the bladder is a common side effects of having a spinal cord injury, other injury, surgical procedures, and several disease processes. Having a consistent bladder program reduces...
View ArticleFeeling & Movement After a Spinal Cord Injury Part I: Feeling
Since September is spinal cord injury awareness month, I thought I’d share a little bit about what I can feel and move despite having a SCI, starting from the beginning. It is said that no two spinal...
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