Ask the Spin Doctor: Weight Loss
Dr. Ian Rigby serves up some weight loss strategies.
Raw Deal
A recently published research report lays bare, province by province, how our country’s universal health care program is failing people with SCI—and how the situation in BC is among the worst in Canada.
A Research-Ready Resolution for Pain?
Setting a physical activity New Year’s Resolution informed by research might lead to more than just better health, it might also reduce your pain.
Relax the Risk
New research confirms that fesoterodine improves urinary function and reduces incidence of autonomic dysreflexia.
Fee to Pee: Research Highlights Catheter Costs and Inequity
A combination of research, advocacy and growing public awareness is helping to build the momentum needed to change inequitable funding and health practices for urinary catheter supplies across Canada.
COVID-19 SCI BC Updates
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.
Speed Matters: Spinal Cord Simulation Device Aids in Bowel Routine
A research group reveals how a spinal cord simulation device helps people with SCI and their bowel routine.
Ripped: SCI BC Peer Lifts to New Heights with Bodybuilding
Kamloops bodybuilder Tory Jones shares his bodybuilding journey after spinal cord injury.
New SCI BC Adaptive Cycling Program
What bike should I get? How do I find the right fit? Where are the accessible trails near me? Get all the answers to these questions and more with our NEW adaptive cycling program coming this spring!
The Spin Doctor: Breastfeeding after SCI
Like all mothers, women with SCI may experience common breastfeeding challenges – but for mothers with SCI there are often additional challenges. In this Spin Doctors series, we explore solutions to these difficulties.
Best Gloves for Winter Wheeling
Is there a pair of gloves that keeps hands warm, dry AND have good grip for wheelchair users? Here’s what we heard from peers in BC, and some from peers in other snowy climates!
Winter Wheeling: Accessible Outdoor Trails in & Around Vancouver
Our InfoLine received a call asking about places to go wheeling in and around Vancouver in the winter. Staff rang in with some of their favourite places, including trails that are firm enough for wet west coast adventures, pathways with ocean, mountain and forest views, and routes with bunnies, birds and float homes!