Head and Neck Online Resources

Countless Australians have been captivated by the inspiring story of this remarkable young woman and her story of incredible courage and strength. It is a testament to the power of the human spirit and one that will move and inspire all.

SpinalCure Australia was founded in 1994 with the sole aim of finding a cure for spinal cord injury through the promotion and funding of medical research. 

The Sports Concussion Programme specializes in providing Concussion Management Systems to organizations, schools and clubs. The key to the system is computerized concussion brain testing, which is supported by other important resources.

The Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation funds key medical research that aims to find a cure for paralysis caused by spinal injuries.

Hearts in Union is a charity that is all about assisting those players who have suffered severe spinal injury during a rugby game.

Information, links, and a chat room, on the subjects of back and neck injury.

Encourages and supports research to develop effective treatments and a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders.

Cervical Spine Injuries following Trauma.

Informational and support resource for survivors, family members, and all whose lives and experiences are affected by spinal cord injury.

Provides information on spinal disability evaluations, functional capacity assessments, ask the doctor, scoliosis, spine information, disability facts and business help.

Exploring, finding and reporting on life with SCI.

A useful mnemonic for C-Spine Imaging criteria: NSAID.

Determines who can be cleared clinically of cervical spine fracture without imaging, by Canadian study criteria.

Spinal cord injury information sheet compiled by NINDS.

Helping individuals and families with spinal cord injury issues to make informed choices and take actions to achieve their highest level of independence and personal fulfillment.

Addresses a wide array of issues experienced by veterans and other people with spinal cord injury or dysfunction. Subjects include legal, medical, sports accessibility, research and veterans issues. Includes many publications online.

Written for physiotherapists, site enables users to find exercises appropriate for patients with different neurological disabilities including spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke and multiple sclerosis.

This federally funded website is devoted to providing the most complete resource for SCI and disability related information.

Resources for quadriplegics, paraplegics and caregivers. Includes sections on bowel, bladder and skin management, autonomic dysreflexia and other health issues.

The non-profit, Washington DC/Mid-Atlantic chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association.

SCI PILOT is a resource describing the assisstive technology experiences of individuals with quadriplegia from their own perspective.

Explains basic anatomy, physiology, and the complications resulting from a spinal cord injury, with sections on recent research news, tips on finding a rehabilitation center, and a chat room.

Advice, resources, and assistance for people with spinal cord injuries and their families. Describes major causes of SCI and common therapies.

A spinal injuries resource, which includes message boards, chat, research and cure information, and mobility details. By Andy, who experienced a SCI in 1994.

Information on a range of issues relating to Spinal Injuries.

Home page for the federally-funded spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury model system projects.

A collection of information on spinal cord injury.

Dedicated to educating children and teens about the prevention of brain and spinal cord injuries.