The Weakest Link
Recent research from the University of Pittsburgh confirms that casters are the most vulnerable components of your wheelchair.
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.
Research Opportunity: AI and Health Care
Artificial Intelligence and Technology-Enhanced Emergency Care Collaboration Centre (AiTECCC) – Community Engagement: Engaging Spinal Cord Injury BC and Rick Hansen Foundation Community Members to Co-Design AI in Health Engagement Session Sign-Up Take the Survey Subject: Invitation to participate in a Community Engagement on AI in health care Dear community member, Thank you for your engagement, […]
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.
Changing the Game
The Neil Squire Society’s adaptive gaming program, GAME Checkpoints, makes video gaming accessible for everyone.
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.
Timeless
Victoria’s Joe Coughlin, one of Canada’s most iconic jazz singers, marks a major milestone with a brand new CD—and some upcoming live dates to celebrate its launch.
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.
911: Calls For Change
The Neil Squire Society is helping to ensure new ways of contacting 911 will work for everyone.