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We have a wealth of knowledge to share with you about living with a spinal cord injury (SCI), and have pulled this together in this section to help you access the information you need, when you need it.

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This is Have The Nerve Shorts – the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About.

In this episode Exercise Physiologist Alicia Payne answers the question “Why should I exercise in the water?”. If you’ve ever considered getting into a pool, but don’t know where to start Alicia will talk you through it!

NeuroMoves is a specialised exercise service for people with neurological conditions and physical disabilities. Our team of Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists want to increase your independence, health and wellbeing and help you work towards your goals, no matter how big or small.

Information in this episode:

Benefits of Hydrotherapy: The Power of Water – https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/benefits-of-hydrotherapy-the-power-of-water/

Why is standing so important for people who can’t move their legs? – https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/why-is-standing-so-important-for-people-who-cant-move-their-legs/

Credits: Susan Wood has written, produced and edited this episode. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions.