HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Outreach for these programs is supported by a Disability Rehabilitation Research Program award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – National Institute for Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (DRRP #90DP0074, Dr. Mark Nash, PI) and the NIDILRR-funded South Florida SCI Model System (SCIMS #90SI5023, Dr. Elizabeth Felix, PI, and Drs. David Gater and Mark Nash, Co-PI’s).
AT HOME FITNESS GUIDE
The Miami Project clinical researchers have assembled an “At Home Fitness Guide”, based on exercise protocols developed in the laboratory of Dr. Mark Nash, Associate Scientific Director for Research and Professor.
These protocols were developed over the years to optimize health in people with spinal cord injury, promoting overall health and wellness.
COVID CORNER
Need information on COVID-19 and Vaccine locations? Check out our COVID Corner
Clean your hands. Don’t touch your face. Social Distance. Boost your immune system.
Remember also to clean the things that your hands touch, including your wheelchair (push rims, wheel locks, wheels, armrests, and joysticks) and other assistive devices that contact your body. Don’t forget other surfaces you interact with such as your phone, which can be wiped with a slightly wet disinfectant cloth. Learn about these tips and more. Details
NUTRITION TIPS
Nutritional tips designed to help you focus on the best nutrition to help maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Make sure you are getting the recommended amounts of vitamin C (90 mg) and vitamin D (800 IU) per day. Focus on protein rich foods and snacks since protein plays an important role in the immune system. Some simple tips to limit your exposure when bringing food and goods into your home from grocery stores and deliveries. And did you know getting enough sleep (6 to 8 hours each night) can lower the stress hormone cortisol, which suppresses immune function? Details
VIRTUAL SCI CIRCUIT TRAINING
JOIN VIA ZOOM (password sci)
One-hour sessions will be held every Monday (11am & 6pm), Wednesday (6pm) and Friday (11am & 6pm) via zoom meeting. Come join us and workout at your own pace along with friends! Details
Visit our Exercise Library below to watch one of our training programs.
Virtual Mobility Session with
Dr. Deena C. Cilien, DPT, PT
One-hour sessions will be held every Monday and Friday (12-1pm) via zoom meeting. Come join us and workout at your own pace along with friends! Details
Participants with paralysis of upper-extremity muscles may benefit from caregiver assistance, if available.
Suggested equipment: towel, broom stick (or similar), and a water bottle.
VIRTUAL Q & A WITH DR. DEENA CILIEN
JOIN VIA ZOOM (password sci)
One-hour sessions will be held every Tuesday from 5-6pm via zoom meeting.
VIRTUAL HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING
JOIN VIA ZOOM (password sci)
One-hour HIIT sessions will be held at 6pm every Tuesday and Thursday via zoom meeting. One-hour EasyStand HIIT sessions will be held at 11am every Wednesday via zoom meeting.
Come join us and workout at your own pace along with friends!
DOCUMENTATION LIBRARY
A Lifestyle Intervention Targeting Enhanced Health and Function for Persons with Chronic SCI in Caregiver/Care-Receiver Relationships: Effects of Caregiver Co-Treatment
Lifestyle Balance CAREGIVER Manual
Caregiver’s Personal Notebook
Lifestyle Balance CLINICIANS Guide
Multi-Center Clinical Trial Operations Manual
JOIN VIA ZOOM (password sci)
One-hour sessions will be held twice a day (11am & 6pm) every Monday and Friday via zoom meeting.
Come join us and workout at your own pace along with friends!
Zoom get together 1 hour before and after the workout.
Visit our Exercise Library below to watch one of our training programs.
One-hour sessions will be held every Monday and Friday (12-1pm) via zoom meeting. Come join us and workout at your own pace along with friends!
Participants with paralysis of upper-extremity muscles may benefit from caregiver assistance, if available.
Zoom get together 1 hour before and after the workout.
Suggested equipment: towel, broom stick (or similar), and a water bottle.
JOIN VIA ZOOM (password sci)
One-hour sessions will be held twice a day (11am & 6pm) every Monday and Wednesday via zoom meeting.
Come join us and workout at your own pace along with friends!
Zoom get together 1 hour before and after the workout.
Visit our Exercise Library below to watch one of our training programs.
JOIN VIA ZOOM (password sci)
One-hour sessions will be held at 11am every Tuesday and Thursday via zoom meeting.
Come join us and workout at your own pace along with friends!
Zoom get together 1 hour before and after the workout.
One-hour sessions will be held every Tuesday from 5-6pm via zoom meeting.
Zoom get together 1 hour before and after the session.
JOIN VIA ZOOM (password sci)
One-hour sessions will be held at 11am pm every Wednesday via zoom meeting.
Come join us and workout at your own pace along with friends!
Zoom get together 1 hour before and after the workout.
JOIN VIA ZOOM (password sci)
One-hour sessions will be held twice a day (11am & 6pm) every Monday and Wednesday via zoom meeting.
Come join us and workout at your own pace along with friends!
Zoom get together 1 hour before and after the workout.
Visit our Exercise Library below to watch one of our training programs.
JOIN VIA ZOOM (password sci)
One-hour sessions will be held at 11am every Tuesday and Thursday via zoom meeting.
Come join us and workout at your own pace along with friends!
Zoom get together 1 hour before and after the workout.
JOIN VIA ZOOM (password sci)
One-hour sessions will be held twice a day (11am & 6pm) every Monday and Friday via zoom meeting.
Come join us and workout at your own pace along with friends!
Zoom get together 1 hour before and after the workout.
Visit our Exercise Library below to watch one of our training programs.
One-hour sessions will be held every Monday and Friday (12-1pm) via zoom meeting. Come join us and workout at your own pace along with friends!
Participants with paralysis of upper-extremity muscles may benefit from caregiver assistance, if available.
Zoom get together 1 hour before and after the workout.
Suggested equipment: towel, broom stick (or similar), and a water bottle.