Setting the Record Straight on Living with an Incomplete SCI
We asked a few of our SCI BC peers who are incomplete and can walk to answer one question: if you had the opportunity to tell the public—and even your friends and family—about the nature and implications of your injury, what would you say?
Danny Sloan—Musical Talent, Technology and Tenacity
SCI BC peer Danny Sloan, aka Busker Dan, is one of Vancouver’s most well-known street musicians. His love of music, a customized busking rig and the best office window around make his full-time busking job a joy.
Heavy Burden: The Cost of Prescription Medicines
We’ve always known that Canadians with SCI shoulder hugely unfair costs when it comes to prescription medicines. But now a Canadian research team has determined just how much that burden is…
The Misconceptions of Living with an Incomplete SCI
For many, the invisibility of living with incomplete SCI is a big struggle, with needs that are frequently overlooked and are poorly understood by others. In addition to creating more peer chat groups, we’re also doing our best to stimulate more research around this unique form of SCI.
Anything But Ordinary: A Look Into SCI BC Peer Passions
A look into six SCI BC Peers from across the province who are breaking barriers in unusual sports or passions.
Row For Health: Using Adapted Rowing Machines for Fitness and Health
Can adapted rowing machines help to maintain health and fitness? Here’s how researchers are helping to create accessible exercise options.
Brace Yourself—Using An Orthotic Brace for Healing and Mobility
How do you heal an injured arm or shoulder when you have to rely on it daily for mobility? One solution might be an orthotic brace.
Tara Llanes — Born To Mountain Bike
It’s been quite a life journey for SCI BC Peer Tara Llanes, but the one constant throughout it all has been a passion for mountain biking—a sport which she loves sharing with others.
The Caregiver Paradox: What Do You Do When You Can’t Socially Distance?
What do you do when it’s impossible to practise social distancing? That’s the dilemma faced by many of our Peers with quadriplegia who rely on caregivers every day.
Dads and Daughters
A beautiful throwback article for this Father’s Day! Meet Michael Cameron and his daughter Madeline, and Scott Heron and his daughter Breanna, as they take a memorable weekend surf trip to Tofino with other SCI BC Peers!
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.