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Researchers are studying the brains ability to proprioceive paralyzed limbs with cognitive multisensory rehabilitation (CMR) to relieve neuropathic pain.

Dr. Lukas Linde is studying how low concentration capsaicin may offer neuropathic pain relief after spinal cord injury.

How can the immersive world of 2D and 3D virtual reality result in pain relief? New spinal cord injury research explores this question.

New research sheds light on just how unreliable wheelchairs are—and the high costs of getting them repaired.

Thinking about adding a power assist device to your manual wheelchair? New findings by BC researchers break down the pros and cons of each option.

A unique multi-institution research collaboration here in BC continues to expand peer options for new and better cardio equipment—in the home and the gym.

There is a staggeringly high incidence of largely untreatable shoulder pain and injuries in people with SCI who use manual wheelchairs. New research at New Jersey’s Kessler Foundation offers some hope.

Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially life-threatening complication of a spinal cord injury that happens at T6 or above. Learn more about the signs, symptoms and prevention of AD—with [...]

The buzz keeps growing about the potential of neurostimulation to restore function for people with SCI. Is the hype warranted? ICORD’s Dr. Tom Nightingale helps us put it all into perspective.

Scientists have found evidence that SCI disrupts the body's internal clock. Dr. Gaudet is working to understand the mechanisms and implications of this — and develop strategies to lessen the impact.