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The Summer 2026 issue of The Spin includes articles on SCI Nav, peer Paralympic athletes, creating art with SCI, BC tech, and much more!

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Para pickleball, Neurostimulation, Cannabis, Adaptive clothing
Adaptive Skateboarding, Ozempic, Menopause, Mindfulness
Cannabis, Virtual Tours, Catheters For Free BC, Entrepreneurship
Accessible Gardening, Gratitude, Chronic Fatigue, Peer Coaching
Breastfeeding, Disability Worker Rights, Next Gen Trials, Ferry Accessibility
Snowbirding, Aging with SCI Video Series, Bowel Research, Entrepreneurship
Peer advocacy, Air travel, Entrepreneurship
Artificial Intelligence, Adaptive Paragliding, Research Roadshow, Nutrition, Exercise
Caregiving, Accessible Camping, Amicapsil
Male Infertility, Evacuating with SCI, Adaptive Gaming
A Peer’s Passion for Race Car Driving, Virtual Reality, Aging with SCI
Waterskiing, Cannabis and Chronic Pain, Improving BC's System of Rehabilitation and Recovery
Testosterone Therapy, Smoking Cessation, Accessible Seaplane Services
Clinical Trial Enrollment, Innovative Adaptive Workout Equipment, A Peer's Musical Achievement
Adaptive Clothing, SCI & Immunity Research, Canada's First Chief Accessibility Officer
Catheter Coverage Research, Adaptive Bikes, Neurostimulation, SCI and Sexual Health
Adaptive Mountain Biking, Bodybuilding, Breathing Techniques, Nerve Regrowth Research
Wheelchair Attachments for Advanced Mobility, Hunting, Air Travel
Home-Based Neuromodulation, Emergency Preparedness, Neuropathic Pain Research
Cardio Equipment, Catheter Reuse, Power Assist Devices, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A Peer's Reality TV Role, Low Blood Pressure, Post-Secondary Education, COVID-19 and SCI
UTI & Pressure Injury Treatment Research, Exercise & Pain Management, SCI Cowboy
Music, Ambulatory SCI, Medication Costs, AD & Cannabis
Orthotics, Pain & Anxiety Cycle, COVID & Caregivers, Online Technology
Unique Peer Hobbies, Personal Training at PARC, Stationary Rowing, Hip Spasticity, TIL
Custom wheelchairs, nerve transplant surgery, opioid restrictions. sailing Desolation Sound
Summer 2019 Highlights, Wheel Love Documentary, Shoulder Pain Research, Accessible Camping
Optometry, Neurostimulation, Accessible Dentistry, Nerve Regeneration
Circadian Rhythms, SCI and Sex, Exercise: Wallgym, Wheelchair Innovations
SCI Nutrition, Adaptive Mountain Biking, Neuromodulation Research
Caregiver Nightmares, Restoring Bladder Function, Europe Travel
SCIRE, Restoring Hand Function, BC's Accessible Trails
Navigating Aging, Minimizing UTIs, Cannabis and Spasticity
Martial Arts, Exercise Guidelines, Bowel Care, 60th Anniversary
Musicians, Power Assists, Dynamic Wheelchair Seating
Camping, Hobby Hacks, Sleep Innovations, Accessible Homes
Peers From Around the World, Accessible Shoes, Transgender
Service Dogs, Vitamin D, Winter Preparedness, Paralympian
Fashion, Makeup, SCI Fatigue, Male Fertility
Cannabis, Mindfulness, Pain BC, Botox, Casters
Nerve Transfer Surgery, Relationships, StopGap, Cruises
Dads and Daughters Surfing, Pressure Sore Prevention, Wheelchair Maintenance, Migraines and SCI, SCI and Hunting Update
SCI and Motherhood, Treating Spasticity, Access Driver Rehabilitation, Robotic Glove, If I Knew Then: Quad Anniversary
RealWheels Theatre, Love Online, Privilege to Pee: Art Installations, Harmony and Healing: Music, Stem Cells
Online Dating, SCI and Hunting, Neuropathic Pain, Spinal Implant, Anxiety
Hand Function, Bladder Stimulus, Inaccessible Tech with Neil Squire Society, Melatonin
Accessible Kitchen, Stem Cell Tourism, Physiotherapy, Cold Weather Workouts, Exoskeletons
Epidural Stimulation, Life with Incomplete SCI, Sochi Paralympics, Poison to Treat Pain
Pain Relief, Disability Tax Benefits, Sleep Disorders, Working with SCI, Heart Disease
Law School with SCI, Botox for Spasticity, Walking Incomplete, Motocross
Autonomic Dysreflexia and Immunity, Wheelchair Floorball, Accessible Cruises, Respiratory Health, Gardening
Cannabis, Home Renovation, Accessible Yoga, Stone Carving
Wheelchair Rugby, Horseback Riding, Dentistry, Botox and Bladder
Downhill Skiing, Flying, Bladder Cancer, Smart-e-Pants, Wheelchair Travel, SCI in Media, Jobseeking
Partners for Pleasure, SCI-Fatigue, Assistance Dog, Paralympic Curling, RDSP, Blusson Spinal Cord Centre
Depression, Self Defense, Gardening, Pregabalin, Finetech-Brindley Bladder System, Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI)
Stem Cell Therapy, Skateboarding, Power Wheelchairs, Alaskan Cruises, Scuba
Adaptive Sport, Botox for bladder, Laughing Spasms, Hunting & Fishing, Viberect device
Exoskeletons, e-stim trial, loving the kitchen, tire pressure
off-road diesel mechanic, shoulder stretches, neuropathic pain primer
Scuba Diving & SCI, Sledge Hockey, Music, Travelling

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Sections in The Spin:
  • Peer Feature: Share peer journeys and stories, including challenges, wins, unique experiences and lessons learned.
  • Research Feature: Break down the latest SCI research—what’s new and why it matters.
  • Gears & Gadgets: Showcase adaptive tech and products that make life easier.
  • Peer Shoutouts: Celebrate peers for their achievements or contributions.
  • Community Highlights: Shine a light on community partner and staff achievements and initiatives.
  • PeerSay: Candid takes, advice and stories from SCI peers.
  • Ask the Spin Doctor/Ask InfoLine: Expert answers to questions about SCI health or daily life.
  • The Last Word: Wrap up with a thought-provoking story, reflection or call to action.
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