Igor Momot is a seasoned finance professional providing accounting, tax, operational efficiency and best practices expertise to private companies and not-for-profit organizations. As a person living with a spinal cord injury, Igor enjoys giving back to the community by being a Peer Support volunteer for SCIO. He also gives motivational speeches for charities and high schools to share his experiences with other people who may be going through big changes in their lives.
In this episode of Underestimated, Igor welcomes us into his home in downtown Toronto to discuss the pros and cons of working from home and managing a recurring pressure injury. Igor shares strategies he uses to maintain his ability to work while allowing his skin to heal.
People with spinal cord injury are at increased risk of developing pressure injuries. Pressure injuries are skin and tissue damage. They are caused by sitting or lying too long on one part of the body. They can also be caused by pressure combined with shear. Shear is when the skin moves one way, and the tissue underneath moves the opposite way. This can happen when you slide down in bed or transfer your weight from one surface to another.
The deeper the injury is, the harder it is to treat. That’s why it is so important to try to prevent them. You, and those who help with your care, should always watch for signs of pressure injuries. Get them treated right away. If things aren’t getting better, be sure to consult a health care provider who can help you manage pressure injuries.
Areas of skin breakdown can be a sign you may need to assess your strength, balance and posture, stretch and strengthen your muscles and joints. Moving more and making your transfers smoother can help protect your skin.
To learn more about skin health and pressure injury prevention, visit https://cortree.sciontario.org/category/skin-health/
To learn more about Accessible Employment Services at Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, visit https://sciontario.org/services/peer-support/
To access Peer Support at Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, visit https://sciontario.org/services/peer-support/
