Our lab is committed to community-engaged research & knowledge translation that advances physical activity participation in people living with #SpinalCordInjury

Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis University of…
Joined March 2011
SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
You've seen the new video, now check out the article that builds on the topic of staying physically active as you age with SCI: community.scireproject.com/t… #aging #exercise #physicalactivity #accessibility @PAAmovewithUS @ISPAH @cflri_icrcp @NCHPAD @sciactioncanada @ParticipACTION
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
#ParticipantsNeeded 📣 The @sciactioncanada lab is recruiting adults living with #SCI across Canada to share their experiences with pain in a new survey. Help improve pain management for the SCI community! 📝 icord.org/studies/2024/10/ca… #SCIPain #SCISurvey #ResearchOpportunity
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
"When academics acknowledge and honour each other’s humanity, they create an environment where diverse viewpoints are valued, and constructive dialogue can take place." Not only relevant in the HIIT space!
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
“But will they do it?” Challenging assumptions and incivility in the academic discourse on high-intensity interval training cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.113… An incredibly inciteful piece from @DrMaryJung and team on HIIT and the incivility around its discussion in academia
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
"While more broadcasters are covering the Paralympics now, there’s still a significant gap compared to the Olympics." Read this profile of ICORD PI Dr. Andrea Bundon as she discusses the importance of broadcast and media coverage for Paralympic athletes: news.ubc.ca/2024/08/media-co…
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
Interested in doing a PhD in the area of action observation/prediction and motor imagery? Come work with us - @NIMBL_UBCO and @kin_msl_ubc! @NASPSPA @_RIOgroup_ @_SCAPPS @CAN_ACN
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
#InTheNews – VCHRI researcher Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis was featured in @hospitalnewscom for her study on exercise quality vs quantity among people with disabilities. Read the story in the Apr 2024 issue: ow.ly/vafx50RcJa9 @ICORD_SCI @UBCDoM @sciactioncanada
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
My final paper from my postdoctoral work is now online! Learn more about the co-development and evaluation of our online training on SCI physical activity counselling via rdcu.be/dAxEZ. Thanks to all co-authors and participants!
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
Thought I'd share as an example to students on how to request a reference (shared with students permission). Makes a change to receive a detailed email ahead of time rather than getting an automated notification out of the blue for a student you hardly remember teaching...
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
Congratulations to Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis, Dr. Cameron Gee and their colleagues on their publication on exercise quality vs. quantity for people living with #disabilities. Their work was highlighted in the @VCHResearch Research Insider. vchri.ca/stories/2024/01/26/…
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
“It is imperative that we gather more data on physical activity among people with disabilities in a Canadian context,” says VCHRI researcher Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis on her new study comparing quality vs quantity of exercise participation: vchri.ca/stories/2024/01/26/…
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
Physical Activity job!!! 3 year postdoctoral research fellow in physical activity at @DUSportExSci @durham_uni @DisRightsUK @GetYrselfActive Deadline 15th Jan. Please get in touch if you'd like to chat about this opportunity jobs.ac.uk/job/DEU613/postdo…
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
We have an exciting opportunity for a 2 year post doc researcher in #PhysicalActivity and #Intersectionality to work on @MovingSW project with @DUSportExSci @DisRightsUK and the Moving Intersectionality Co-production group. Contact me for more info! jobs.ac.uk/job/DEU606/postdo…
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
Are you ready for the start of #Santiago2023 Parapan American Games? ‘CAUSE WE ARE! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
Today, we had our instructional course ‘Yes, exercise is medicine (and so much more) following #SpinalCordInjury at #ISCoS2023 in #Edinburgh. Thanks for your interesting presentations @ingridkouwijzer @Tnightingale10 #RachelCowan & @sciactioncanada
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
Fitness more than just FITT: importance of fostering quality of participation when making recommendations on PA and exercise for SCI patients. Quality as important as quantity - major learning point from @sciactioncanada @CanDisParPro @ISCoSmeetings #exerciseismedicine
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
September 30 is a day to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home. Learn more: bit.ly/3ECON29
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SCI Action Canada Lab Kathleen Martin Ginis retweeted
Earlier today, students, faculty and staff installed a series of hummingbird flags in the courtyard to represent the children who never came home and remember the unmarked graves at residential schools across Canada. Read more about the installation: bit.ly/3rutNaR
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