Ask the Spin Doctor: Sleep Apnea
Is it possible I have sleep apnea? What should I do about it? To answer this question, we turned to Dr. Aditi Shah, a Respirologist specializing in sleep and neuromuscular disease.
Step Together
A mobile app developed by researchers at UBC Okanagan is helping people with SCI who walk get active.
Insights from ISCoS: What We Learned at the International Spinal Cord Society’s 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting
What’s next for SCI research and care? Teri Thorson, SCI BC’s Manager of Peer Coaching and Outreach attended the International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS)’s 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting to find out.
Press Play on Aging with SCI
SCI BC and SCIRE Community collaborated to fill the aging with SCI knowledge gap and bring you a bite-sized video series.
Stimulating Pleasure
Over the past five years, research has demonstrated that neurostimulation can lead to a number of important quality of life improvements for people with SCI, including better bowel and bladder function, arm and hand function, and cardiovascular function. Now it appears you can add sexual function to the list.
Switch It Up!
Tired of the same old exercise routine? A team of ICORD researchers has been working overtime to move the revolutionary aROW and aSKI cardio exercisers out of the lab and into our communities and homes.
Bowel Burdens
We know that bowel care is an urgent priority for people with SCI. New research shows the extent of the problem, and what’s needed to make a difference.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Braces for Walking
We reached out to physiotherapists at GF Strong Rehab Centre for advice on finding the best brace for you.
Aging & SCI
Research shows that people with SCI are living longer than ever before. Yes, there are a host of potential health problems that accompany aging for people with SCI. But some planning and forethought during your younger years can help keep your quality of life on the right track well into your golden years.
Get Your Mojo On
A recently-published systematic review suggests that, when combined with exercise, testosterone therapy offers a safe and effective way for men with SCI to boost their vitality—and get some significant health benefits in the process.
Synchronized Stimulation
Open loop electrical stimulation has already shown promise as a treatment to improve neurogenic bowel for people with SCI. Researchers at Texas A&M University are hoping for even better results and close-to-normal bowel function via closed loop stimulation.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Cervical Screening
Dr. Lily Proctor discusses pap tests and cervix self-screening kits.