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.
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.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Colonoscopy
Dr. Karen Smith, Physiatrist and Emeritus Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Queens University, and co-author of the Actionable Nuggets, gives colonoscopy advice for people with SCI.
Piersistance Wins in White Rock
New accessibility mat at the White Rock pier is a result of SCI BC peer’s persistent advocacy and dedication.
That’s The Spirit!
Meet Dan Duffy, the recipient of the 2024 Susan Marshall Fighting Spirit Award.
The Fine Print
Just like SCI stem cell research a few years ago, there’s a lot of hype surrounding neurostimulation. Now there’s some concern that the complete story isn’t being told—particularly when it comes to the online description and promotion of epidural spinal cord stimulation.
SCI & Immunity
Emerging research is shedding new light on an old question: does spinal cord injury affect the body’s immune response?