Ron Gionet sustained a spinal cord injury in 1984 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. One of the first things he remembers being told in Rehab was to make sure someone checked his skin for any signs of redness.
Worrying about how a pressure sore can disrupt everyday life can be very taxing on physical and mental health. Ron has been fortunate. Since his accident he has only had a couple of pressure injuries, none of which stopped him from engaging in daily activities. Ron shares here the prevention strategies that have worked over the years.
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This video content was created as part of a project funded by a grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation to Spinal Cord Injury Ontario.