The Weakest Link
Recent research from the University of Pittsburgh confirms that casters are the most vulnerable components of your wheelchair.
Step Together
A mobile app developed by researchers at UBC Okanagan is helping people with SCI who walk get active.
Insights from ISCoS: What We Learned at the International Spinal Cord Society’s 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting
What’s next for SCI research and care? Teri Thorson, SCI BC’s Manager of Peer Coaching and Outreach attended the International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS)’s 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting to find out.
Stimulating Pleasure
Over the past five years, research has demonstrated that neurostimulation can lead to a number of important quality of life improvements for people with SCI, including better bowel and bladder function, arm and hand function, and cardiovascular function. Now it appears you can add sexual function to the list.
Switch It Up!
Tired of the same old exercise routine? A team of ICORD researchers has been working overtime to move the revolutionary aROW and aSKI cardio exercisers out of the lab and into our communities and homes.
Bowel Burdens
We know that bowel care is an urgent priority for people with SCI. New research shows the extent of the problem, and what’s needed to make a difference.
Get Your Mojo On
A recently-published systematic review suggests that, when combined with exercise, testosterone therapy offers a safe and effective way for men with SCI to boost their vitality—and get some significant health benefits in the process.
Synchronized Stimulation
Open loop electrical stimulation has already shown promise as a treatment to improve neurogenic bowel for people with SCI. Researchers at Texas A&M University are hoping for even better results and close-to-normal bowel function via closed loop stimulation.
The Fine Print
Just like SCI stem cell research a few years ago, there’s a lot of hype surrounding neurostimulation. Now there’s some concern that the complete story isn’t being told—particularly when it comes to the online description and promotion of epidural spinal cord stimulation.
SCI & Immunity
Emerging research is shedding new light on an old question: does spinal cord injury affect the body’s immune response?
Matters of the Heart
A new study is underway to find out if there are differences between the male and female heart after spinal cord injury.
Conceiving A New Treatment For Male SCI Infertility
A new clinical trial is examining the use of an inexpensive oral medication to treat an infertility issue experienced by most men with SCI.