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SCI Forum Presentations on Streaming Video
The following SCI Forum presentations are now available for viewing on the Internet. Please click on the title you wish to view. Don't forget to complete our two-minute survey after watching!
- SCI Research and the Hope for Cure: Where Are We Today?
Presented on May 18, 2013 at the University of Washington Medical Center by Daniel Lammertse, MD, Clinical Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Denver, Medical Director of Research at Craig Hospital, and co-director of the Rocky Mountain Regional SCI System.
- To Walk or Roll: The Controversy Over Walking and Research
Presented on May 17, 2012, at the University of Washington Medical Center by Michael Boninger, MD, Professor and Chair in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
- Protecting Your Shoulders and Staying Active after Spinal Cord Injury
Presented on April 10, 2012 by Kristen Kaupang, physical therapist at Harborview Medical Center, at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- It Happened to Both of Us: Conversations with Couples
When a person sustains a spinal cord injury, the impact is felt by the whole family, especially the spouse or partner. Four couples who were married when one of the partners sustained a spinal cord injury talk about how they coped, adjusted, and found ways to stay connected after injury.
Presented on March 13, 2012 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Sleep Problems and Sleep Apnea in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury
Presented on February 14, 2012, by Donald Fogelberg, PhD and Stephen Burns, MD, at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Pressure ulcers can wreck your life! Preventing and managing skin problems after SCI
Learn how to avoid skin breakdown and the problems that go with it.
Presented on January 10, 2012 by Deborah Crane, MD, MPH and Beth Hall, RN, CWS, at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Power Wheelchair Mobility
Understand your power wheelchair and how to maneuver in a variety of conditions.
Presented on November 8, 2011, by Dave Colescott, PT, at Harborview Medical Center.
- Ultralight Wheelchair Skills: From Rehab to Real World
Learn the skills you need to successfully navigate your ultralight manual wheelchair in a variety of situations and environments so you can more fully participate in the activities you enjoy.
Presented on November 8, 2011, by Elisa Smith, DPT, at Harborview Medical Center.
- Community Mobility: Getting Where You Want to Go
Learn about accessible transportation options in the greater Metropolitan Seattle area.
Presented on June 14, 2011, by Jodi Connolly, MA, CTRS/R of Harborview’s “Getting There” Transportation Resource Center and Amanda Bryant of First Transit, at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Travel after Spinal Cord Injury: Finding Your Comfort Zone
Three individuals with spinal cord injuries talk about traveling with a spinal cord injury and share tips for making travel successful and fun.
Presented on March 8, 2011, at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Conversations from the Bedroom: Sex after Spinal Cord Injury
Two men and one woman with spinal cord injuries discuss their experiences with sex and intimacy.
Presented on May 10, 2011, at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Everyday Nutrition for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
By Vickeri Barton, RD, Associate Director of Nutrition Services and Susie Kim, OTR/L, Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist,Harborview Medical Center
Presented on April 12, 2011, at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Developing
neuroprosthetic treatments for spinal cord injury
By Chet Moritz, PhD, Assistant Professor, Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine and Physiology & Biophysics, University of Washington School of Medicine.
Presented on February 8, 2011, at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Art and Music Therapy in Rehab and Beyond
An art therapist, a music therapist and a painter with SCI discuss the ways art and music can support your rehabilitation and enhance your life at any age.
Presented on November 9, 2010 at Seattle Children's Hospital.
- Conversations about advocacy...making a difference for yourself, your community and the world
Panel discussion with four individuals who have spinal cord injuries.
Presented on October 12, 2010 at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Multidisciplinary Management of Pain in Spinal Cord Injury:
An Approach to Improve Pain, Function and Psychological Coping
By Dr. Kathleen Burgess, physiatrist; Randy Hermans, physical therapist; and Dr. James Moore, psychologist and director of the Rehabilitation Institute of Washington.
Presented on June 8, 2010, at the University of Washington Medical Center
- Survive, Subsist, Succeed: Spinal Cord Injury Outcomes
By John D. Steeves, Professor and Founding Director, ICORD (International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries), and UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, BC.
Presented on May 20, 2010, at the University of Washington Medical Center
- Communication in Dating & Relationships after Spinal Cord Injury
Panel discussion with individuals with spinal cord injury.
Presented on February 9, 2010, at the University of Washington Medical Center
- Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy for Spasticity Management in Spinal Cord Injury
By Rina Reyes, MD, Medical Director, UW Medicine SCI Rehabilitation and UW Medical Center Rehabilitation Intrathecal Baclofen Program.
Presented on January 12, 2010, at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Growing into Adulthood with a Spinal Cord Injury
Five individuals who were injured as children or teens discuss their adjustment into adulthood.
Presented on November 10, 2009, at Seattle Children's Hospital.
- Management of Urinary Problems Caused by Spinal Cord Injury
By Stephen Burns, MD, Staff Physician, SCI Service, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Associate Professor, Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington.
Presented on October 13, 2009, at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- Aging with a Spinal Cord Injury
By Rina Reyes, MD, Medical Director of the UW SCI Rehabilitation Program and Assistant Professor in the UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, and Ivan Molton, PhD, Rehabilitation Psychologist and Acting Assistant Professor in the UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Presented on June 9, 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...artists
Continuing our yearly theme of conversations with people who have spinal cord injuries, painter Brom Wikstrom and photographer Leslie Jewitt, discuss their art in the context of their SCIs.
Presented on April 14, 2009, at the University of Washington Medical Center.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
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