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Programs and services are provided at both the University of Washington Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center.
The regional center of spinal cord injury care, research and education in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington (University of Washington and Harborview Medical Centers). The Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System (NWRSCIS) is a regional center of spinal cord injury care, research and education in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University
Experiences and Outcomes of Care Partners of People with SCI
Our colleagues at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (a rehab center in Chicago) are recruiting individuals who are acting as a care partner support person to people living with spinal cord injury to participate in a virtual focus group. The focus group is part of a research study that aims to learn about the perspectives of care partners on the experiences and outcomes of people living with spinal cord injuries. The focus group is part of a National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research study that aims to learn how rehabilitation experiences and outcomes are related to rehabilitation length of stay across different countries.
Participants will be asked to (1) attend one 90-minute virtual focus group with 4-9 other people, (2) answer questions in a group format about their experiences caring for an individual living with a spinal cord injury, and (3) answer survey questions before and after the focus group.
Participants will receive a $25 debit card for their time.
The focus group will take place online. This study has been approved by Northwestern’s Institutional Review Board (STU00220806).
Interested participants should contact Lorie Cashdollar, Research Assistant at [email protected] or call 312-238-8046.
Check out the latest SCI Forum video: Robot-Assisted Feeding: Recent Advances And Future Directions In The Personal Robotics Lab
https://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/video/robot_feeding/
Eating is a personal and intricate task that we perform every day. However, approximately 1.8 million people in the US alone cannot eat without assistance. In this presentation, Taylor Kessler Faulkner, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Scholar in the Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington, will discuss the current state of robot-assisted feeding and the continuing research being done at UW in the Personal Robotics Lab (PRL), led by Prof. Siddhartha Srinivasa. She will discuss advances in both the autonomous robotics and the human-robot interaction components of assistive feeding, as well as discussing promising future research avenues.
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Happy Giving Tuesday! As we approach the end of 2023 and prepare for some exciting events in the coming year, we at the Northwest Regional SCI System want to take a moment to say THANK YOU for your continued support. With your help, we have been able to continue our SCI Forums virtually & in-person as well as publishing educational SCI videos, podcasts, and resources on our website. Gifts of any amount are appreciated as YOU make education happen. We wish you a safe and healthy Holiday season. If you would like to find more information and want stay up-to-date with our events/resources, visit https://sci.washington.edu/ and subscribe to our mailing list.
The next SCI Forum:
• Wednesday, November 8th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PST.
• Robot-Assisted Feeding: Recent Advances And Future Directions In The Personal Robotics Lab
https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0oceqvrz0qHN1tjqZsEzKR87LsfW8o9ReQ
Eating is a personal and intricate task that we perform every day. However, approximately 1.8 million people in the US alone cannot eat without assistance. In this presentation, Taylor Kessler Faulkner, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Scholar in the Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington, will discuss the current state of robot-assisted feeding and the continuing research being done at UW in the Personal Robotics Lab (PRL), led by Prof. Siddhartha Srinivasa. She will discuss advances in both the autonomous robotics and the human-robot interaction components of assistive feeding, as well as discussing promising future research avenues. Please join us! Credits will be available for PT/OT: 1.5 contact hours.
• Join the Zoom Meeting!
1) Register in advance for this meeting: Robot-Assisted Feeding: Recent Advances And Future Directions In The Personal Robotics Lab https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0oceqvrz0qHN1tjqZsEzKR87LsfW8o9ReQ
2) After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.
• A video of the SCI Forum will be available on our website at a later date!
* We have re-opened in-person attendance. Feel free to come, purchase dinner in the cafeteria, etc. before the forum. Please email [email protected] if you need directions to the UW Medical Center Plaza Café (hospital cafeteria) conference rooms
Our department, Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center, has a Research Study Assistant job opportunity focusing on several new interventions to improve quality of life for adults with a recent Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). In addition, we work on community education (presentations and events) and long term follow-up research.
Learn more at UW Hires: https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/Candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=223686
Watch the latest SCI Forum video!
The Autonomic Nervous System and Autonomic Dysfunction after SCI
https://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/video/autonomic/
Spinal cord injury (SCI) can result in dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary processes such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. Autonomic dysfunction can profoundly impact the health and quality of life of an individual with SCI, but knowledge of this important consequence of SCI is lacking among SCI providers and patients alike. The goal of this presentation, by Shawn H. Song, MD, UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine & VA Puget Sound, will be to provide a basic review of the autonomic nervous system and education on common issues of autonomic dysfunction including autonomic dysreflexia and orthostatic hypotension, treatment of these conditions, and new areas of research..
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Listen to the latest SCI Forum Podcast: The ADA: What You Need To Know
https://sci.washington.edu/podcast/20.asp
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination. How well do you understand this law and how it applies to your daily life? In this presentation, Conrad Reynoldson, of the law firm Washington Civil & Disability Advocate (www.wacda.com), provides practical information for people with SCI who want to better understand their rights under the ADA, including what to do if you suspect a violation and how to advocate for yourself and others. Originally presented on April 26, 2017.
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Want to Help Fellow Parents/Caregivers with Physical and/or Vision Disabilities?
Do you have a disability and are parenting or caring for at least one child under the age of 6?
Through the Looking Glass is conducting a research study and would like your input!
• Learn more or take the survey at: https://redcap.link/TLGParentSurvey
• If you would like to take the survey over the phone call Stacy Frauwirth at (510) 225-7519.
• Learn more about Through the Looking Glass at https://lookingglass.org/
Watch the latest SCI Forum video!
Pregnancy after Spinal Cord
https://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/video/pregnancy/
Women comprise less than a quarter of those with spinal cord injuries, and this can make finding knowledgeable Women’s Health providers more complicated. This is especially true of clear, specific, non-scary information related to pregnancy after SCI. In this SCI Forum, we will have a panel discussion with Jessie Owen and Vanessa Olsson, both who had pregnancies after their SCI. Joining them will be R. Nicholas Burns, MD, who is a fellow in maternal fetal medicine at the University of Washington and Deborah Crane, MD, MPH, who is an SCI physician at the Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic at Harborview and a UW Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine. This discussion will bring viewpoints from both the patient and medical specialties perspectives.
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Listen to the latest episode of the SCI Forum Podcast. We are releasing an SCI Wellness Summit panel discussion from several years ago in podcast form (you can still watch the video):
• What do SCI Health Professionals (and Patients) Need to Know? Advice from Patients (https://sci.washington.edu/podcast/19.asp)
A Panel Discussion: Originally presented on November 4, 2017 at the SCI Wellness Summit.
People who have just sustained a catastrophic injury like SCI often feel vulnerable, overwhelmed and anxious about the future. The health providers who care for them can make a huge difference in how patients adjust and prepare for their new lives. In this forum, four individuals with different injury levels and years since injury discuss their experiences with health care providers during inpatient rehab and after discharge. They share what they thought health care providers did well and what providers could have done or said differently. Moderated by UW clinical psychologist Jeanne Hoffman, PhD.
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Watch the latest SCI Forum video!
Accessibility Through Technology: Unlocking Universal Design, Switch Control, and Home Automation
https://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/video/access_tech/
Assistive Technology (AT) holds the potential to increase independence for those with spinal cord injuries or other disabilities. What are some of the possibilities for including AT in your life or a patient’s life and how do you do it? Cory Cooper, ATP/SMS and Tyler Schrenk, combine their experience in the field and as someone with tetraplegia, respectively, to answer these questions. Topics covered include Bluetooth connections to power wheelchair drive controls, technologies that may increase function/independence, apps that can address participation limitations, using switch control on the iPhone, potential funding sources, and mounting solutions. This presentation may open doors, literally and figuratively, to increased independence!
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Watch the latest SCI Forum video!
Is a hospital bed always the solution? Considerations for Beds When Living with a Spinal Cord Injury https://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/video/beds/
Patients often ask, “Do I always need a hospital bed?” In this presentation, Morgan Sheets, PT, DPT at the VA Puget Sound discusses the current research on beds and SCI, describes the terminology and considerations for deciding on a bed, and reviews the mattress and overlay classification for deciding on what may work based on an individual’s function, mobility status, and skin tolerance. She discusses the “ideal” bed, the factors that may be keeping someone from obtaining it and provides additional strategies to maintain skin health. Heather Martin, PT, MPT, Care Manager at Harborview Medical Center, joins in to answer audience questions.
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Watch the latest SCI Forum video from the SCI Wellness Summit
Rekindling the Fire for Lifelong Physical Activity
https://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/video/rekindling-physical-activity/
Presented at the SCI Wellness Summit on May 14, 2022
Using the Why, What, How, Where model, Beth McAndrews, PT, DPT, Neurologic Physical Therapy Resident, University of Washington – Evergreen Health, provides a roadmap for planning, starting, and maintaining physical activity. With references and resources for activities ranging from every day activities to planned exercise to adaptive sports, you will gain valuable tools for physical activity (strengthening, cardiovascular, and stretching) as someone with a spinal cord injury (or anyone else for that matter!). Resources from the presentation are provided on the video page.
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SCI Awareness Month & New SCI Forum Video: September is SCI Awareness Month. If you are on our page, chances are that you are keenly aware of spinal cord injury and some of the health complications that are often present after an injury. Whether you were recently injured or are an SCI veteran, we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some resources that may be helpful as you start out or as a refresher.
In this post, we are highlighting Health and Medical Issues. First, we have a new video on Bowel Management after Spinal Cord Injury. This was presented earlier this year and is a comprehensive review of bowel issues after SCI. Second, we link to our long list of previous forum videos that address the area of Health and Medical Issues.
Bowel Management After Spinal
https://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/video/bowel_management/
Many people with a spinal cord injury experience some type of bowel dysfunction, which can have a wide variety of health and well-being consequences. However, an effective bowel program individualized to a person’s particular injury, type of bowel dysfunction, medical conditions, and lifestyle can provide stability and prevent many health issues. Kate Delaney, MD, Acting Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at University of Washington will review the types of bowel dysfunction after SCI. She will then highlight the goals and the components of a good bowel program. Finally, she will discuss some options for difficult to manage bowels. Whether you are just learning about bowel care or have had a program for years, this will be a valuable review for anyone with SCI and their caregivers.
SCI Forum Videos: Health and Medical Issues
https://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/forum_videos_topics.asp
Over the years, we have been fortunate to have a number of wonderful presentations from experts within the SCI Community. These video presentations include topics like bowel, bladder, osteoporosis, cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease, spasticity, pain, mindfulness, and exercise (among others). Please click on the link above to see the full list!
Watch the latest SCI Forum video!
Restoring Movement and Function with Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation (https://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/video/transcutaneous/)
Researchers from the Restorative Technologies Laboratory in the University of Washington have been hard at work studying transcutaneous electrical stimulation on spinal cord injury. This involves applying electrodes to the skin over the spinal cord to improve hand and arm function for people with tetraplegia and to improve locomotion for those with paraplegia or incomplete injuries. We last spoke with the team in 2018 - how have these studies been progressing since then? How do they envision this technology will be used? Join us as Fatma Inanici, MD, PhD discusses their findings over the last several years. She will review how transcutaneous electrical stimulation works, share some of the setbacks and successes along the way, and discuss what the future of this exciting technology holds. Presented on January 26, 2022.
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Listen to the latest episode of the SCI Forum Podcast!
The Adventures of Frank and Mustard with Simon Calcavecchia
https://sci.washington.edu/podcast/17.asp
Simon Calcavecchia was pursuing his dreams of being a rugby player when he sustained a spinal cord injury. Education and a foray into hip-hop ultimately led him to create a series of children’s books starring the characters of Frank (a wiener dog who has two wheels) and his pal Mustard (a yellow bird). They go on adventures based on Simon’s real life experiences such as “Stuck in the Mud.” Along with his illustrator, their mission is to create more children's books with themes of inclusion, kindness, and never giving up! Hear more about the books, Simon’s work with children in the community, the Frank and Mustard hip-hop songs, and more in this fun interview.
Visit https://www.frankandmustard.com to learn more!
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Watch the latest SCI Forum video!
My Parent Has a Spinal Cord Injury: Growing Up in the Wheel World
https://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/video/parent-sci/
For parents with a spinal cord injury, many complex questions can arise from life with children. If they were born after their parent’s injury, when do they notice that their parent is different? If they were old enough to remember the injury, how did they cope with the life changes? In what ways have their lives been different from their peers? Join us as we speak with a panel of people raised by a parent with a spinal cord injury. Evan Roberts and Gavin Long will give a perspective of those born after their parent’s injury, while Emily Gall lived through the experience of her father’s initial SCI. They will discuss the ways in which having a parent with SCI has been beneficial, difficult, bittersweet, and has shaped their lives. Whether you have kids now, are considering having children, or just have questions about parenting with SCI, we welcome you to view this forum.
Watch the latest SCI Forum video!
From Elbows to Fingertips: Upper Extremity Health After SCI
https://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/video/upper-extremities/
From propelling a wheelchair to guiding transfers to gripping crutches or walkers, the hands, wrists, and arms do a lot of work for people with spinal cord injuries. What’s the best way to keep them in good shape, avoid injury, and minimize wear and tear? If you do develop hand/wrist/arm pain or problems, what steps can you take to repair and maintain them? Molly Allison M.S., OTR/L, CHT, SMS with Holistic Orthopedics discusses the prevention of repetitive-motion injuries of the elbows, hands, wrists, and arms in people with SCI. She outlines the most common upper extremity problems and how to manage them effectively for long-term health. If you’re trying to get a handle on hand problems, this forum is for you!
Our friends at The Here and Now Project (the local grassroots SCI support organization), recently announced their 5K for Today event. See the video and details below.
The SCI Wellness Summit is this weekend!
• Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 12:00 to 5:00 PM
• South Campus Center, University of Washington
• 1601 NE Columbia Road, Seattle, WA 98195
• Register at https://redcap.link/summit2022
Masking is strongly recommended at the SCI Wellness Summit. We will have masks available at the door for those who need them. For directions, a schedule, and more information, visit our website at
https://sci.washington.edu/summit2022/index.asp
Remember to bring $5 in cash or scan our QR code with your smartphone to join the raffle! Raffle items include:
• Peta Easi-Grip Garden Tools, Set of 3 - Cultivator, Garden Fork, and Trowel
• 4 Mariner’s Tickets for 9/13/2022, vs the San Diego Padres - Section 120, Row 30, Seats 7-10 (seats exchangeable)
• Active Hands Kitchen Set - Palm Peeler, One Touch Can Opener, Jar Opener, and 3-Knife Set (All-purpose, Bread, Carving)
• Active Hands General Purpose Gripping Aids, Right and Left
• Microsoft Xbox Adaptive Gaming Controller
This event is free to the public thanks to our underwriters. Come see their table displays at the Summit!
180 Medical - Ability Center - TVH Mobility Group - ProBed Medical - Able Environments - Abilitech Medical - Hollister - Sunrise Medical - Rehab Without Walls - Pushing Boundaries - Numotion
The SCI Wellness Summit is in two weeks!
• Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 12:00 to 5:00 PM
• South Campus Center, University of Washington
• 1601 NE Columbia Road, Seattle, WA 98195
• Register at https://redcap.link/summit2022
This year's Summit will center on a theme of “The Home” – bringing accessibility to every corner of your home. Presentations and demonstrations include adaptive kitchen and garden tools, bed setup, home exercise, the latest assistive home technology, and more. Bring $5 (or your card + smartphone to scan our QR code) to join the raffle for a chance to win adaptive tools, Mariner's tickets, or gripping aids from Active Hands!
This event is scheduled to be in-person. Northwest Regional SCI System is committed to health and safety. Masks are strongly encouraged, and we will have them available if you need one. Keep up with schedule updates and more at https://sci.washington.edu/summit2022/index.asp
This event is free to the public thanks to our underwriters:
180 Medical - Ability Center - TVH Mobility Group -
ProBed Medical - Able Environments - Abilitech Medical -
Hollister - Sunrise Medical - Rehab Without Walls -
Pushing Boundaries - Numotion
2022 Spinal Cord Injury Wellness Summit This free educational symposium will center on a theme of “The Home” – bringing accessibility to every corner of your home. We will be offering a variety of presentations, demonstrations, and equipment exhibits, as well as light refreshments, continuing education credits for PTs, OTs and TRs, ...
We are excited to announce the return of the Spinal Cord Injury Wellness Summit! Join us for this free educational symposium:
• Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 12:00 to 5:00 PM
• South Campus Center, University of Washington
• 1601 NE Columbia Road, Seattle, WA 98195
This year's Summit will center on a theme of “The Home” – bringing accessibility to every corner of your home. We will be offering a variety of presentations, demonstrations, and equipment exhibits, as well as light refreshments, continuing education credits for PTs, OTs and TRs, and free parking for all attendees. There will also be displays by participating underwriters, and plenty of time for networking with new and old friends in the regional SCI community.
Learn more and register on our website at https://sci.washington.edu/summit2022/index.asp
This event is scheduled to be in-person. Northwest Regional SCI System is committed to the health and safety of our community. Masks are strongly encouraged, and we will have them available if you do not have one.
This event is free to the public thanks to our underwriters:
• 180 Medical - https://www.180medical.com/
• Ability Center - https://www.abilitycenter.com/
• TVH Mobility Group - https://www.tvhmobility.com/
• ProBed Medical - https://www.pro-bed.com/
• Able Environments - https://www.ableenvironments.com/
• Abilitech Medical - https://www.abilitechmedical.com/
• Hollister - https://www.hollister.com/en
• Sunrise Medical - https://www.sunrisemedical.com/
• Rehab Without Walls - https://www.rehabwithoutwalls.com/
• Pushing Boundaries - https://www.pushing-boundaries.org/
• Numotion - https://www.numotion.com/
FINAL CALL! PARTICIPATE FROM ANYWHERE!
Spinal Cord Injury THRIVE
University of Washington researchers are conducting a study using a six-week online self-management program for individuals with spinal cord injuries who are seeking to add more physical activity and exercise to their lives. The purpose is to help improve your quality of life and help you set and meet your exercise goals. Each week we will introduce new skills that can be used to achieve your personal fitness goals. Online sessions and weekly video meetings are led by peers with SCI. There will be 3 online assessments to complete.
Six-week online program includes:
• Goal setting
• Relaxation
• Taking charge of your thoughts
• Mindfulness
• Tackling problems
• Making decisions
You may be able to participate if you have an SCI, are 18 years of age or older, speak English, and have an internet-connected device such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet, and have a desire to increase your physical activity/exercise.
Please contact researchers to learn more about the program: 206-685-3999 or [email protected]
Interested in learning about self-management and setting goals, etc. especially as it relates to increasing physical activity and exercise?
Check out the information below and contact the researchers to learn more about this limited-enrollment study opportunity!
Spinal Cord Injury THRIVE
University of Washington researchers are conducting a study using a six-week online self-management program for individuals with spinal cord injuries who are seeking to add more physical activity and exercise to their lives. The purpose is to help improve your quality of life and help you set and meet your exercise goals. Each week we will introduce new skills that can be used to achieve your personal fitness goals. Online sessions and weekly video meetings are led by peers with SCI. There will be 3 online assessments to complete.
Six-week online program includes:
• Goal setting
• Relaxation
• Taking charge of your thoughts
• Mindfulness
• Tackling problems
• Making decisions
You may be able to participate if you have an SCI, are 18 years of age or older, speak English, and have an internet-connected device such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet, and have a desire to increase your physical activity/exercise.
Please contact researchers to learn more about the program: 206-685-3999 or [email protected]
Join us for the next SCI Forum in two weeks!
• Wednesday, February 16, 2022, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PST.
• Bowel Management After Spinal Cord Injury
Many people with a spinal cord injury experience some type of bowel dysfunction, which can have a wide variety of health and well-being consequences. However, an effective bowel program individualized to a person’s particular injury, type of bowel dysfunction, medical conditions, and lifestyle can provide stability and prevent many health issues. Kate Delaney, MD, Acting Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at University of Washington will review the types of bowel dysfunction after SCI. She will then highlight the goals and the components of a good bowel program. Finally, she will discuss some options for difficult to manage bowels. Whether you are just learning about bowel care or have had a program for years, this will be a valuable review for anyone with SCI and their caregivers. Credits will be available for PT/OT: 1.5 contact hours.
• Join the Zoom Meeting!
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrdu2urjgiE9Efpl1dVpOus6XilLgJSX3-
• A video of the SCI Forum will be available on our website at a later date!
Watch the latest SCI Forum video!
•Bone Health After Spinal Cord Injury
https://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/video/osteoporosis-2021/
If you have a physical disability, you are at higher risk for osteoporosis. For people with spinal cord injuries, it can be an especially common and difficult issue. Did you know about the risk? What should you be doing to keep your bones healthy and decrease your risk for fractures? Join us as we hear from Dr. Susan Ott, MD, professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Washington. Dr. Ott specializes in research and clinical treatments for metabolic bone disease, such as osteoporosis. She believes it is important for patients to understand why spinal cord injury is so harmful to bones. While fracture risk remains high and more research is needed about how to solve the problem of bone loss in SCI, Dr. Ott provides some advice about things you can do to help your bones. She also discusses some new findings on the horizon that give some hope for the future.
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