University of Miami
The purpose of this study is to determine if practicing mindfulness breathing exercises has an effect on the overall health of persons with SCI
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult males and females aged 18-70 who are living with spinal cord injury * C5 to the T10 levels * Self-reported American Spinal Cord Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale (AIS) A-D * Eligible participants must be able to understand and provide consent, be in good health operationalized as free from acute treatable illness, pressure injury, and cardiovascular disease. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants taking medications that alter chronotropic and pressor responses will be excluded. * Pregnant women will not be eligible to participate
Participants will engage in a 10-15 minute mindfulness exercise three times weekly for one month. This mindfulness exercise utilizes guided attention on the breath through an instructional video, aiming to cultivate calmness and alleviate stress.
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