
Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research
Restoring Function and Activity after SCI
Living with spinal cord injury presents a multitude of challenges - from maintaining health to achieving maximal independence. Addressing these challenges entails collaborative research, educational outreach, and training of professionals in research and care. Our ultimate goal is to develop ways to fully restore individuals with spinal cord injury to their pre-injury levels of function, activity, and quality of life.
Center Leadership
Center Leadership
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Chief Medical Officer
Kessler Foundation
Co-Director
Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation
Laboratory Leadership
Laboratory Leadership
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Chair
Assistant Director
Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research
Self-Management Skill Development Laboratory
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Senior Research Scientist
Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research
Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research
Health Equity in Disability and Outcomes Research Laboratory
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Exploring Applications of Regenerative Rehabilitation
Shoulder injuries are a common cause of pain and loss of function among manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury. When medication and physical therapy fail to address the pain, regenerative rehabilitation offers a new alternative to surgery. For chronic shoulder pain, a procedure using the Lipogems® system is being tested for the first time in individuals with SCI. The procedure involves injecting a sample of the person’s own fat into the shoulder joint under ultrasound guidance. Fat tissue provides cushioning and fills structural defects, and may deposit bioactive and regenerative elements in the damaged tissues. Early results are promising in this population.

Resources
The Center for SCI Research provides updates on research, educational resources, and events for professionals and consumers through Connections newsletter and FaceBook support page.
A comprehensive listing of resources of interest to individuals with SCI, their families and caregivers.


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