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.
The Spin Doctor: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Several peers have asked us about carpal tunnel syndrome pain that has intensified with age, and surgery options to ease it. We referred to some trusted online sources and asked two of our peers who have dealt with this problem to share their experiences.
The Spin Doctor: How to Naturally Treat Toe Fungus
“Why do I always seem to have toe fungus, and how can I treat it naturally?” It’s a question we hear often from peers. We asked for assistance from The Rollin’ RNs who write about SCI-related health issues based on their experience as registered nurses who live with paraplegia.
SCI and COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Right now, there’s a lot of COVID-19 information in the news, online and on TV. What and who do we trust? Because there’s so much uncertainty about where to go for reliable information, our team at SCI BC compiled a comprehensive list of trusted sources.
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…
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.