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SCI Forum Presentations on Streaming Video
The following SCI Forum presentations are now available for viewing on the Internet as streaming video using Windows Media Player. Please click on the title you wish to view.
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- Sexability
Is there sex after spinal cord injury? Kelly Arbor of Babeland discusses how sexuality and intimacy are available to everyone, regardless of disability.
Presented on February 10, 2009 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Stem Cells and Regeneration of the Spinal Cord: Practical Barriers and New Cell Technologies
By Philip J. Horner, PhD, associate professor, Department of Neurological Surgery and Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington
Presented on May 12, 2009 at the University of Washington Medical Center
- Conversations about... living with spinal cord injury
Three men and one woman, all with longstanding spinal cord injuries, talk about their personal experiences living, surviving and thriving with their injuries. They share their initial reactions, adjustment, steps toward independence and thoughts about their injuries now.
Presented on May 13, 2008 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Personal caregivers
Three individuals with quadriplegia share their experiences and tips for hiring, managing and (when necessary) firing personal caregivers. Following these presentations, a rehabilitation psychologist discusses maintaining personal boundaries with personal caregivers.
Presented on April 8, 2008 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
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Getting your life back after spinal cord injury: Finding meaning through volunteering, school and work.
This was a five-part forum: a panel discussion of individuals with SCI talking about their experiences getting back to school or work after their spinal cord injuries, plus presentations by four different speakers.
Presented on February 12, 2008 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Navigating the System: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
By Peter McKee, Attorney, Douglas, Drachler & McKee, LLP
Presented on November 13, 2007 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Osteoporosis in spinal cord injury
By Jelena Svircev, MD, assistant professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Presented on October 9, 2007 at the University of Washington Medical Center
- Autonomic dysreflexia
By Janna Friedly, MD, Harborview Medical Center, assistant professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington.
Presented on October 9, 2007 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Using hypnosis for spinal cord injury pain management
By Shelley Wiechman Askay, PhD, clinical psychologist, Harborview Medical Center, assistant professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington.
Presented on September 11, 2007 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Home adaptations and modifications after spinal cord injury
By Pam Stockman, OT, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington.
Presented on June 12, 2007 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Universal fitness: Fitness after SCI
By Cathy Warms, PhD, ARNP, CRRN, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington.
Presented on May 8, 2007 at Harborview Medical Center.
- Worst case scenarios: Be prepared! Emergency Preparedness for Everyone
By Tracey Connelly, Emergency Preparedness Training Specialist for the City of Seattle.
Presented on April 10, 2007 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Review of human trials of SCI and X-irradiation as well as Tempol, a nitroxide antioxidant improves locomotor function in an animal model.
By Virany Huynh Hillard, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington.
Presented on March 13, 2007 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Advances in treatment of urologic conditions in the SCI patient.
By Elizabeth A. Miller, MD, Assistant Professor of Urology, University of Washington.
Presented on November 14, 2006 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- From Ambien to Zanaflex: Making your medications work for you
By Debra Page, PharmD Clinical Pharmacist,
Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington.
Presented on October 10, 2006 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Nutrition guidelines for individuals with SCI
By Vickeri Barton, RD, CD, Dietitian, Harborview Medical Center.
Presented on June 13, 2006 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Repairing the spinal cord from within:
Regeneration potential of the adult spinal cord .
By Philip J. Horner, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Washington.
Presented on April 11, 2006 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
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