This video provides essential strategies for maintaining skin health and managing sensitivity after a spinal cord injury, focusing on daily monitoring and infection prevention. You will learn to select appropriate hygiene products—avoiding alcohol and fragrances—while using “non-oily” moisturizers and pressure garments to protect fragile skin. The guide offers practical tips for wheelchair users to prevent pressure injuries and skin breakdown through proper cleansing, drying, and seating techniques.
This video is sponsored by the Spinal Cord Injury of Ontario.