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Peter achieved a degree in Physical Education from the University of Calgary. After graduating in 1988 he moved to the Lower Mainland and began working as a lifeguard and swimming instructor. In [...]

“It seems that anemia is prevalent for people with chronic conditions such as SCI. I think it’s a big deal, but not much is shared about it. Can you help out here with an article or information?" [...]

News about COVID-19 and Spinal Cord Injury BC services. Read this blog for the latest update on the impact of SCI BC programming and events.

Researchers are studying the brains ability to proprioceive paralyzed limbs with cognitive multisensory rehabilitation (CMR) to relieve neuropathic pain.

Dr. Lukas Linde is studying how low concentration capsaicin may offer neuropathic pain relief after spinal cord injury.

How can the immersive world of 2D and 3D virtual reality result in pain relief? New spinal cord injury research explores this question.

SCI BC peer Derek Jezewsky has always enjoyed dressing and looking smart. With his new business, he’s overjoyed to be helping other peers discover—or rediscover—their own fashion sense.

New research sheds light on just how unreliable wheelchairs are—and the high costs of getting them repaired.

The popularity of adaptive climbing continues to grow, but how do you protect the lower limbs and skin of climbers with SCI? A unique collaboration of climbers, designers and an outdoor clothing [...]

Thinking about adding a power assist device to your manual wheelchair? New findings by BC researchers break down the pros and cons of each option.