A US team tested the effectiveness of a wellness programme for adults with spinal cord injury. A total of 43 adults with spinal cord injury were randomly assigned to intervention or control groups. The intervention group attended six half-day wellness workshops over 3 months, covering physical activity, nutrition, lifestyle management and prevention of secondary conditions. Outcome measures included several physical measures and standard psychosocial measures. Statistical analyses included paired t-tests, used to determine within-group differences, and multiple regression, conducted to assess between-group differences. When comparing within-group baseline and final results, the intervention group reported fewer and less severe secondary conditions by the end of the study. Similarly, significant improvements were found in health-related self-efficacy and health behaviours. No significant changes in physiologic variables were observed. Although no significant between-group differences were observed, regression analyses suggested participation in the wellness programme may be associated with improved health behaviours.