Introduction

Most people with SCI develop a pressure injury at some point throughout their life. This risk increases with age. In this video, skin health is explored, along with helpful tips to reduce the risk of pressure injury.

In this video, you will learn about:

  • The importance of a healthy diet to help maintain the health of your skin, and its ability to heal and repair itself.
  • How daily activities and changes to your routine can impact your skin health.
  • How to prevent pressure injuries by keeping an eye on your skin.
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By signing up to the Pressure Injury Guide, you will receive helpful tips and resources to prevent and treat pressure injuries and have the option to receive emails from Spinal Cord Injury Ontario. The skin check infographic was created by a team of inpatient clinicians at The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre alongside people with lived experience at SCIO.

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