Spinal Cord Injury Update
Spring 2005: Volume 14, Number 2
- Arm and Shoulder Pain in SCI
The same technology used to create the Gollum character in the movie Lord of the Rings is helping researchers understand chronic shoulder pain in manual wheelchair users with SCI. QuckTime video shows the technology in action. - SCI Care in Turkey
A visiting rehabilitation physician from Turkey talks about SCI care in his country. - Recent SCI-related publications by UW faculty
Researchers at the University of Washington continue to publish widely about SCI pain, trauma care, medical complications, adjustment, and other topics in peer-reviewed medical journals. - SCI Forum:
- Scoping out the latest in mobility technology
In March, SCI consumers had the opportunity to see the latest in wheelchair technology and to mingle with manufacturers and vendors at the UW Medical Center. - Common Respiratory Problems in SCI
Problems that aren't usually severe in the general population can be quite serious or even life-threatening in persons with SCI. In this article, Dr. Stephen Burns explains what you should know about the increased risks for respiratory infections and sleep apnea in the SCI population, and what issues to discuss with your health care provider. - Thank you to our SCI Forum sponsors!
Nine businesses provided financial support for our SCI Forum series this year. Learn about becoming a sponsor for our next series (starting October 2005) by going to this article.
- Scoping out the latest in mobility technology
- Literature Review: 13 Abstracts of SCI topics
- Recreation therapist wins national award
Regan Ward , recreation therapist on the rehabilitation medicine inpatient unit and member of the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System advisory board, was recognized for her exceptional contributions to her profession.
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