Breastfeeding Basics
New clinical practice guidelines and a consumer guide for mothers offer evidence-based recommendations for breastfeeding after SCI.
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.
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.
SCI & Immunity
Emerging research is shedding new light on an old question: does spinal cord injury affect the body’s immune response?
Fuel Up
Nutrition researchers and a sport dietician weigh in on how to fuel your body for optimal health and performance.
Goal-Getters
Build confidence and achieve your health-related goals with support from SCI BC’s new Peer Health Coaching Program.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Weight Loss
Dr. Ian Rigby serves up some weight loss strategies.
Your Priorities for SCI BC’s Aging with SCI Program
When SCI BC’s Duncan Campbell asked about your priorities for his new Aging with SCI peer support program, you answered.
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.
The Spin Doctor: Breastfeeding after SCI
Like all mothers, women with SCI may experience common breastfeeding challenges – but for mothers with SCI there are often additional challenges. In this Spin Doctors series, we explore solutions to these difficulties.