Wheeling Forward Together: A New Chapter for Chair Stuff
After 23 years of being the sole owner and operator of Chair Stuff, a medical supply company, SCI BC peer Steve Milum is rolling into a new chapter of entrepreneurship alongside his business partner, Sam Danniels.
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.
SCI BC Wrapped: Top Blogs and Videos of 2024!
As we end the year, let’s take a look back at the top blogs and videos we shared in 2024!
Ask InfoLine: Drive Wheel/Handcycle Attachments
Jocelyn Maffin, SCI BC’s Associate Director of Service Delivery, shares everything you need to know about handcycle attachments.
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.
Aging with SCI: Be Prepared!
SCI BC’s new Aging with SCI Peer Support Specialist, Duncan Campbell shares what’s behind the new Peer Support Program he’s creating and why he’s doing it.
My Best Memories
Watching from the sidelines after her spinal cord injury feels like a distant memory for Alison. Thanks to SCI BC, she has spent the past 37 years creating new memories and embracing incredible adventures.
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.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Contractures
GF Strong physiotherapist Amrit Dhaliwal discusses contractures, a common complication of SCI.
The Full Spectrum
How one SCI BC peer’s accidental foray into entrepreneurship is helping advance accessibility consulting.