Research Reboot
ICORD researchers are hoping to regain momentum for a research project to explore the benefits of exercise for people with SCI who suffer from chronic pain.
FashionABLE: Where Form & Function Meet
Dr. Andrei Krassioukov — ICORD’s principle investigator — delves into how to make fashion more accessible without compromising style.
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.
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.
Chairstuff’s New Community & Education Section Offers Curated Information and Videos.
In Chairstuff’s new Community & Education section of their website, you’ll find carefully sourced information on Self-Catheterization, Bowel Routines, Foley Catheters and Condom Catheters.
Building a Better FreeWheel
An inside look at how BCIT and ICORD researcher Dr. Jaimie Borisoff is taking one of the most popular wheelchair add-ons ever created to the next level.
Be Seen…Get a Brake! The Best Wheelchair Lights for Visibility
Research from ICORD confirms that adding visibility elements to your wheelchair is the best way to stay safe at night. Here’s why!
Restoring Body Awareness for Neuropathic Pain
Researchers are studying the brains ability to proprioceive paralyzed limbs with cognitive multisensory rehabilitation (CMR) to relieve neuropathic pain.
Hot Sauce Relief for Neuropathic Pain
Dr. Lukas Linde is studying how low concentration capsaicin may offer neuropathic pain relief after spinal cord injury.
The Power of Illusion for Neuropathic Pain
How can the immersive world of 2D and 3D virtual reality result in pain relief? New spinal cord injury research explores this question.
Breakdown Blues: The Real Cost of Wheelchair Repairs
New research sheds light on just how unreliable wheelchairs are—and the high costs of getting them repaired.
PAD Your Ride: How to Choose the Right Power Assist Device
Thinking about adding a power assist device to your manual wheelchair? New findings by BC researchers break down the pros and cons of each option.