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Tag Archives for: "exercise"
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 Research Reboot

Research Reboot

January 16, 2023

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.

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     Sweat Your Pain Away: How Exercise Can Help Alleviate Chronic Pain

    Sweat Your Pain Away: How Exercise Can Help Alleviate Chronic Pain

    January 14, 2021

    A new scoping review published recently by BC researchers suggests that physicians treating chronic pain for patients with SCI should consider prescribing physical activity and exercise, along [...]

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       Ask an Expert: Infectious Diseases, COVID-19 and Spinal Cord Injury

      Ask an Expert: Infectious Diseases, COVID-19 and Spinal Cord Injury

      July 2, 2020

      Infectious diseases Dr. Jennifer Grant answers your questions about COVID-19 and spinal cord injury in the latest Ask an Expert session! Read on to learn more.

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         Ask an Expert: Spinal Cord Injury Rehab & Exercise During COVID-19

        Ask an Expert: Spinal Cord Injury Rehab & Exercise During COVID-19

        May 7, 2020

        Has COVID-19 interrupted your physiotherapy, occupational therapy or regular rehab exercise? SCI BC's Ask an Expert series explains how you can stay healthy during this difficult time.

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           The Latest Squeeze: How Pelvic Exercises Can Help Your Bladder

          The Latest Squeeze: How Pelvic Exercises Can Help Your Bladder

          June 6, 2019

          Pelvic floor exercises—or kegels—are designed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles to help reduce urinary incontinence. Better yet, they're great for both men and women and can be done easily [...]

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             3 Tips for Exercise Success with SCI

            3 Tips for Exercise Success with SCI

            April 22, 2019

            Ready, steady, go! If only exercise were that easy ... Whether you're thinking about getting back into your workout routine or you're brand new to exercise, here are three tips to help you [...]

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               Take a Pass On the Snake Oil but Not These SCI Exercise Guidelines

              Take a Pass On the Snake Oil but Not These SCI Exercise Guidelines

              November 2, 2017

              We live in a golden age of quackery in which we are constantly bombarded by fake news and bogus “science.” So how do we know which guidelines to trust?

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                 Get Fit in the New Year: 11 Workout Tips for People with SCI

                Get Fit in the New Year: 11 Workout Tips for People with SCI

                January 5, 2017

                It’s that time of year again. A new year means new resolutions to ‘get fit’ and hit the gym, but statistics show that most New Year’s goals end in failure due to their unrealistic nature. Let’s [...]

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                  29sep11:00 am11:30 amShoulder Class with Scotty11:00 am - 11:30 am

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                  Join Scotty for some stretching, and deep breathing concentrating on shoulder and mental health every Friday from 11-11:30 am.

                  Zoom details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85340956612

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                  29sep7:30 pm9:30 pmOnline Games Night!7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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                  ZOOM connection info is below Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of games! Choose an old favourite, or venture into the unknown and

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                  ZOOM connection info is below

                  Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of games! Choose an old favourite, or venture into the unknown and learn a new one. Join in, connect, play and have a great time! You’ll need to register for a free account from Board Game Arena https://www.boardgamearena.com/ beforehand to be ready to play.

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                  30sep10:00 am2:00 pmPeer Fishing on the Pier10:00 am - 2:00 pm Elk Lake

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                  Enjoy a day of sitting on the dock, relaxing, talking, and oh yes, fishing! All the gear, bait, and rods will be provided. Bring snacks, water, a lunch, and a

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                  Enjoy a day of sitting on the dock, relaxing, talking, and oh yes, fishing! All the gear, bait, and rods will be provided. Bring snacks, water, a lunch, and a fishing license if you have one (Freshwater license for Persons with Disabilities can be found online: Angling Licence Fee Reduction Program for B.C. residents with disabilities) However, a license is not necessary. Also, appropriate clothing for the weather, and an umbrella for rain or shine.

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                  (Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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                  Elk Lake

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                  Scott Heronsheron@sci-bc.ca | 250-812-0773

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                  Seymour Valley trailway located in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve4400 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC

                  30sep1:00 pm4:00 pmAdaptive Cycling: Club BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike) with Peter Chisholm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Seymour Valley trailway located in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, 4400 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC

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                  Bring your own bike and join other adapted cyclists at Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve Trail in North Vancouver for a group ride! Email Peter at

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                  Bring your own bike and join other adapted cyclists at Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve Trail in North Vancouver for a group ride!

                  Email Peter at pchisholm@sci-bc.ca or Avery at aalbrecht@sci-bc.ca for more information.

                  Learn more about SCI BC’s Adaptive Cycling Program here.

                   

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                  (Saturday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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                  Seymour Valley trailway located in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve

                  4400 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC

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                  Peter Chisholmpchisholm@sci-bc.ca | 604.739.5913

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