[Scirehab-forum] SCI Forum April 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm

Dear SCI Forum subscribers:   Announcing the next SCI Forum:   When:         Tuesday, April 10, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM   Where:       South Campus Center, Room 316                       University of Washington                       1601 NE Columbia Rd., Seattle, WA 98195                       For directions, go to http://sci.washington.edu/info/directions_forum_SCC.asp.   Topic:          Protecting your shoulders & staying active after spinal cord injury   If you push a wheelchair or use crutches for walking, your shoulders are working much harder than they were designed to do and can easily be damaged over time. Your shoulders are essential for basic skills such as transfers, pushing a wheelchair, lifting objects and completing activities of daily living. How do you stay independent and active while avoiding shoulder pain and injury? Discussion tonight will focus on techniques and exercises for preserving and protecting your shoulders to minimize injury, decrease pain, increase strength, and maintain use of your shoulders for the long haul.   For more information, please visit the SCI Forum website: http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/schedule.asp   Download the printable flyer:  http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/4-12%20flyer.pdf    Participate in research: UW studies seeking volunteers with spinal cord injuries are listed at http://sci.washington.edu/projects_and_research/participate.asp     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     * Cynthia Salzman, MHA Public Information Specialist Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System Department of Rehabilitation Medicine University of Washington, Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195 Phone: 206-685-3999; Fax: 206-685-3244; Email: csalzman@uw.edu

 

 

[Scirehab-UW] New SCI Forum Video: Travel after Spinal Cord Injury: Finding Your Comfort Zone

Dear Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System Subscribers,   The SCI Forum presentation “Travel after Spinal Cord Injury: Finding Your Comfort Zone,” which took place on March 8, 2011 at the University of Washington Medical Center, is now available for viewing on our website at http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/reports/travel_2011.asp   Are you interested in travel but not sure how to manage with a spinal cord injury? Whether your goal is to vacation in France, go to Disneyland or visit family across the country, it is still possible to travel and have a great time doing it. In this video, several individuals with spinal cord injuries share their wisdom and lessons learned about traveling domestically and abroad. A travel agent who specializes in clients with disabilities and also has tetraplegia (quadriplegia) discusses trip planning and know-before-you-go essentials. Whether by land, air or sea, there are more travel options available for individuals with spinal cord injury than ever before. Watch this video for encouragement, inspiration, and practical information about traveling with SCI.   Please give us your feedback after watching the video. Just click the "two-minute survey" link on the forum page, or go to https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/csalzman/26614.   We now have 31 videos on a variety of SCI-related topics that you can watch online at http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/forum_videos.asp.   *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     * Cynthia Salzman, MHA Public Information Specialist Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System Department of Rehabilitation Medicine University of Washington, Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195 Phone: 206-685-3999; Fax: 206-685-3244 csalzman@uw.edu

 

[Scirehab-forum] SCI Information & Support Group Thursday March 15, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Greetings subscribers:   Individuals with spinal cord injuries and their family members and caregivers are invited to attend the next Spinal Cord Injury Support and Information Group, which will take place:   ·         Thursday, March 15, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm ·         Harborview Medical Center  (4-West Patient & Family Room, across from the nurses' station).    This is not a therapy group, but rather an opportunity to share stories and experiences, ask questions and get real-life answers. You can also just listen to fellow members of the spinal cord injury community.   Monthly Meetings at Harborview Medical Center:   ·         3rd Thursday of each month ·         12:30 to 1:30 pm ·         4-West Patient & Family Room (across from the nurses' station)     For questions or information, please call 206-616-8568.

 

 

[Scirehab-UW] Spinal Cord Injury Research Study

Do you want to improve your mood? Need help starting an exercise program?   The University of Washington is looking for adults aged 45 and over with spinal cord injury and depressed mood to take part in a research study. We are conducting a study to test the effect of exercise on mood.   ·         Participation is by mail and telephone only, and people living anywhere in the United States are eligible. ·         You would take part in one or more phone calls to help you become more physically active. ·         You would also complete phone-based counselor assessments and mailed surveys at three different times throughout the study. The surveys ask about your experience with pain, fatigue, and other symptoms in addition to questions about your participation in daily activities, mood and general outlook. ·         You would be asked to wear a watch-sized activity monitor for three 1-week periods. ·         All participants will receive a free exercise DVD. ·         The study will be done over a 6 month period and you will be compensated up to $120.   Interested? Please contact us! Toll-free 1-866-928-2114 or email agerrtc@uw.edu   We look forward to hearing from you!   Aging Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Department of Rehabilitation Medicine University of Washington, Seattle   This research is supported by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)