UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System
@UABSCIMS
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UAB is among the nation's leaders in Spinal Cord Injury treatment, research, and information.
Birmingham, AL
Joined December 2011
Today marks a momentous milestone in the life of #UABRehab! Our new #UABRehabPavilion is state of the art with cutting edge technology that provides comprehensive rehabilitation care for the citizens of Alabama and beyond. @uabmedicine @UABHeersink
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UAB opens new state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation pavilion
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Just 10 days until the new UAB Rehabilitation Pavilion opens! 🎉 Designed by clinicians for optimal recovery, each floor is tailored by diagnosis and features an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) suite. We can't wait to welcome patients and families!
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The @UABSCIMS and @UABrehab held a special event to recognize Michael Neville and Vicky Ott. Read about their experiences in participating in research project for 50 years. https://t.co/AapQyreWOw
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Listen to @UABSCIMS rehabilitation psychologist, Dr. Casey Azuero, in this @uabmedicine MedCast.
Rehab psychologists help patients w/ disabilities & chronic health conditions maximize their health & holistic well-being. This work includes helping patients navigate emotional challenges, improve coping strategies, & stay engaged in their social lives. https://t.co/6j7kzpsC0o
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The latest episode of INside the OUTcomes: A Rehabilitation Research Podcast, hosted by @AbilityLab, dives into an essential topic: sexuality and #spinalcordinjury (SCI). Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube. https://t.co/OZZPY7IAvo
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New resource! #MSKTC and SCI Model System have released a new infographic packed with strategies for aging successfully with a #spinalcordinjury. It also includes tips for building strong social networks to support healthy aging. Check it out and share: https://t.co/VN6CG7pjOI
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In this video, Dr. Gary Farkas from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine describes the development of neurogenic obesity after SCI, their tendency for overeating, and the rationale for reducing overeating with bio-behavioral approaches.
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Take a look at this important study focused on understanding the unique challenges women with SCI/D face in managing menstrual health and contraceptive care after injury. They’re looking for research participants—please share with your networks! https://t.co/Wd5ar1TOJY
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Join @UABrehab associate professor and @UABSCIMS project co-director, Dr. Jereme Wilroy, for the Early Career Development Course at #ACRM2024
Attend the Early Career Development Course at #ACRM2024 The Early #CareerDevelopment Course is a perennial favorite at ACRM that connects #earlycareer #rehabilitation researchers with prominent & accomplished professionals Go to https://t.co/UMW5uwByql & register today #CME #CEU
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Professional Insights into Managing Pregnancy after Spinal Cord Injury is a 25 minute video offering a guide for healthcare professionals who encounter women with SCI who have concerns about having a safe and successful pregnancy. #SCIAwarenessMonth.
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September is #SCIAwareness month & the perfect time to get involved in research. CHIME is a study to evaluate the effects of an exercise program on improving blood pressure, body composition, and other markers of cardiometabolic health in wheelchair users.
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September is #SCIAwareness month! From the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, this Infographic offers insight into spinal cord injury demographics in the United States.
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As we kick off @TeamUSA at the Olympic & Paralympic Games Paris 2024, this 48min video with @UABrehab assistant professor, Dr. Johan Latorre describes adaptive sports, the benefits, barriers, & his vision for collegiate adaptive sports at UAB. #OneForAll
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In this video, Dr. Hon Yuen describes his pilot research on an expressive writing program to facilitate grief resolution in adults with SCI, an evaluation of the expressive writing program, and the results of the expressive writing program. https://t.co/zL00uLnuKr
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Involvement from the field plays a critical role in the success of the #MSKTC. Periodically, we recruit individuals with #SCI and their family members to participate in MSKTC activities. Check here for a list of our current recruitment initiatives. https://t.co/RZkq59J1qu
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Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common medical problems after #spinalcordinjury. Learn more about the risks as well as how to prevent UTI with this factsheet: https://t.co/0j92Ck3N45
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From our friends @KesslerFdn, Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: A Course for Personal Care Assistants is designed to help the training of personal care assistants to increase their knowledge about SCI, improve communication, and enhance quality of care.
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This course is designed to help the training of personal care assistants who work with clients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The course’s goal is to increase knowledge about SCI, improve communica...
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Apply Now: The DeVivo Mentored Research Award, sponsored and administered by the NSCISC, is a 1 yr $3,000 research award for trainees interested in conducting a research project using data from the SCI Model System National Database. https://t.co/vnJvi89LPd
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