[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