Shepherd Center Experts Provide Springtime Health and Wellness Tips

Spring officially arrives on March 20, so get outdoors and have some fun.

Handcycling

Mike Moberg of Nashville, Tenn., rides a hand cycle as part of his exercise routine. Mike followed an intense fitness routine and healthy diet to lose half his body weight following his rehabilitation for a spinal cord injury. Photo by Donn Jones

Outdoor Meditation

Shepherd Center clinical psychologist Urszula Klich, Ph.D., leads patients in an outdoor meditation session in the hospital's garden.,

Gardening

Former Shepherd Center patient Amy Hawkins gardens with her sons. Photo by Donn Jones

Shepherd Center experts suggest some physical and mental health and wellness tips to improve mood and fitness as spring officially arrives on March 20. View the tips in our SlideShare presentation below or by clicking here.

About Shepherd Center

Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, multiple amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. Ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top 10 hospitals for rehabilitation and the best in the Southeast, Shepherd Center treats more than 850 inpatients and 7,600 outpatients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.