uSPRiNG Research

Studying resilience in neuro rehab at the University of Utah.

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- Sit or lay down and place a hand on your belly and the other on your chest
- Take a big breath in slowly through your nose, pressing your belly and chest out as your fill with air
- Exhale through your mouth feeling your belly and chest fall
- Repeat a few times 💗

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Up to 80% of second clot-related strokes may be preventable. Check out 8 tips for preventing a second stroke from @american_heart ❤️🧠

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The uSPRiNG team wishes you and your family a lovely holiday season! ❄

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Meet Catharine Sparks! 👋

If you participate in one of our research studies or are a community partner, you have likely felt Cathi's warm, welcoming presence. Her dedication keeps projects running smoothly and our deadlines on track. Thank you, Cathi, for all you do! ❤️

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Foster #resilience and calm your body's response to stress with mindfulness skills like alternate nostril breathing!

Known in Sanskrit as Nadī Shodhana, alternate nostril breathing is known in yoga and meditation practices for promoting inner balance and focus.

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November is #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth!

@CaregiverAction helps our nation's family caregivers #PlugInToCare—connecting caregivers to support, tools, and community. Visit https://t.co/5oR8Gv1bAh to learn more!

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LAST DAY TO ENROL IS SEPTEMBER 30th❗

If you or someone you know has had a stroke between 3 months & 3 years ago and is in a relationship, please reach out to us. 🧠

📞 385-799-1515
📩 [email protected]

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Have you or your partner had a stroke between 3 mos & 3 yrs ago? 🧠

Join our FREE, AT-HOME program for couples coping with stroke.

Please share with your networks if you are a healthcare professional. Recruitment for the program is ongoing.

#ReimagineLifeAfterStroke

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Meet our graduate student research assistants! 👋

You may talk to these friendly faces on the phone if you join our ReStoreD program for couples coping with stroke.

Sasha, Amber, and Emily are all working towards PhDs in either rehabilitation sciences or clinical psychology.

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Have you ever checked out the HealthFeed Blog by @UofUHealth ?

Here we have summarized a post on high blood pressure related to research we do on stroke.

Since August is #NationalWellnessMonth, check out HealthFeed and see what you can find! 📲🧠👩‍⚕️

https://t.co/BcBLa58Dru

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August is National Wellness Month! 💛

Take a little extra time for the next few weeks to prioritize your wellness.

For example, spending time in nature is linked to benefits for cognition, mood, and mental health! 🌲🌻🧠

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One of the major goals of our ReStoreD program is to improve "quality of life" through resilience and wellbeing in couples post-stroke.

"Quality of life" has unique meaning for every individual.

Contact us to join ReStoreD or for info:
📧 [email protected]
📞 [phone]

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Meet our uSPRiNG collaborators! 👋
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We are so lucky to have collaborators on projects like ReStoreD - for couples coping with stroke.

For bios please check out our IG or FB pages @uspringresearch

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Research shows that people who consistently practice gratitude are happier, more hopeful about their lives, and report better physical wellbeing. 💙
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We are grateful for our awesome team at uSPRiNG and the fact that we live near beautiful mountains!

📸: Matthew Montrone

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In moments of stress/overwhelm, one of the fastest ways to feel better is a breathing exercise. 🌬

Find a comfortable position.
🔵Inhale thru your nose (4 sec)
🔵Hold for 4 seconds
🔵Breathe out (4 sec)
🔵Hold for 4 seconds.

REPEAT this cycle 3 more times #boxbreathing

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July is #DisabilityPrideMonth! 😊 🎉
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"At its core, Disability Pride is about being accepted on our own terms. It says disability is not something to hide or fix—it’s part of who we are. Everyone deserves inclusion, rights, and respect, without having to earn them." - The Arc

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Meet our research team's Principal Investigator, Alex! 👋

Alex is a tenured Assoc Prof @uofu with joint appointments in the Dept of Occupational & Recreational Therapies & the Dept of Physical Med & Rehab. She is also a licensed clinical psychologist!
https://t.co/7bmO2M9yvB

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Did you know that every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a #stroke?

Strokes can happen to anyone at any age, but risk does increase the older we get.

@American_Heart

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Join our FREE, AT-HOME couples program for folks coping with #stroke! 🧠 💞

Contact us by email or phone to learn more or get started:

[email protected]
[phone]

Please share with your networks! This program is a pilot study @UofUHealth funded by the NIH.

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June is #AphasiaAwarenessMonth

Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that affects a person’s ability to speak, understand, read, or write.  However, it does not impact intelligence.

Understanding starts with awareness.
https://t.co/xj9csRtBuT