Real-world study with lidocaine reveals surprising results.
Real-world study with lidocaine reveals suprising results — new findings by ICORD researchers strongly suggest lidocaine as part of your bowel program is probably doing more harm than good.
The UTI Wallet Card: Preventing UTI in SCI
A collaboration between GF Strong clinicians and SCI BC leads to development of an important new resource for our readers.
What To Do While Practising Physical Distancing
These days, we’re all spending more time inside to stay safe and healthy. Practising physical distancing may seem like a daunting task, but we’re in this together. To help curb boredom and promote mental health we’ve compiled a list of activities and resources to pass the time at home.
Mindfulness for Helping with Emotional and Physical Pain
Jaisa Sulit, a Peer with incomplete SCI is an occupational therapist and a mindfulness meditation practitioner who knows firsthand how mindfulness can help alleviate emotional and physical pain.
The Perfect Fit: Creating Custom Wheelchairs
How wonderful is a customized ride? Read how SCI BC Peer Kevin Priebe transformed his hobby into a viable business creating customizing wheelchairs and seating for others.
BC SCI Network Accessibility Legislation Consultations: Summary & Report
In 2019, the BC SCI Network hosted a series of accessibility legislation community consultations to gather feedback on what would make Canada accessible and inclusive for all. Key findings and the full report are available here.
Inclusive Hiring: Advice and Tips
Looking for a job is hard work. And for job-seekers with a disability, this process can be even harder. To help navigate the current workforce, we reached out to our partners at YVR who are committed to inclusive hiring and accessibility.
Cabin Fever: Accessible Cabins at Cultus Lake
New accessible cabins at Cultus Lake offer an amazing barrier-free camping experience for SCI BC Peers and their families thanks to BC Parks.
The Breast Experience: Respiratory Function and Bras
Question: what’s something used by half the world’s population that can improve respiratory function, posture and self-esteem, but is one of the most commonly misinformed purchases?
#AllOnBoard For Affordable and Accessible Transportation
How can we ensure our transportation systems are affordable and accessible to those who need them most? As part of Transit 2050 consultations, the #AllonBoard campaign addressed this question.
Relief at Last: Shoulder Pain Research and Treatment
There is a staggeringly high incidence of largely untreatable shoulder pain and injuries in people with SCI who use manual wheelchairs. New research at New Jersey’s Kessler Foundation offers some hope.
Living with SCI: What You Need to Know About Autonomic Dysreflexia
Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially life-threatening complication of a spinal cord injury that happens at T6 or above. Learn more about the signs, symptoms and prevention of AD—with content from our Living with SCI site!