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.
Brace Yourself—Using An Orthotic Brace for Healing and Mobility
How do you heal an injured arm or shoulder when you have to rely on it daily for mobility? One solution might be an orthotic brace.
Tara Llanes — Born To Mountain Bike
It’s been quite a life journey for SCI BC Peer Tara Llanes, but the one constant throughout it all has been a passion for mountain biking—a sport which she loves sharing with others.
The Caregiver Paradox: What Do You Do When You Can’t Socially Distance?
What do you do when it’s impossible to practise social distancing? That’s the dilemma faced by many of our Peers with quadriplegia who rely on caregivers every day.
Real-world study with lidocaine reveals surprising results.
Real-world study with lidocaine reveals suprising results — new findings by ICORD researchers strongly suggest lidocaine as part of your bowel program is probably doing more harm than good.
The UTI Wallet Card: Preventing UTI in SCI
A collaboration between GF Strong clinicians and SCI BC leads to development of an important new resource for our readers.
The Perfect Fit: Creating Custom Wheelchairs
How wonderful is a customized ride? Read how SCI BC Peer Kevin Priebe transformed his hobby into a viable business creating customizing wheelchairs and seating for others.
Cabin Fever: Accessible Cabins at Cultus Lake
New accessible cabins at Cultus Lake offer an amazing barrier-free camping experience for SCI BC Peers and their families thanks to BC Parks.
The Breast Experience: Respiratory Function and Bras
Question: what’s something used by half the world’s population that can improve respiratory function, posture and self-esteem, but is one of the most commonly misinformed purchases?
Wheel Love: A New Documentary on Love, Sex, Relationships, Fertility and SCI
Whether you’re a Peer interested in having a family, or just someone who appreciates stellar film-making, you don’t want to miss a compelling new short documentary conceived by Wheel Love’s Chelsea McEvoy.
Questionable Timing
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.
Calorie Crunch: Nutrition and SCI
Dr. Kristine Cowley explores the link between SCI and obesity with new research from the University of Manitoba—you may be surprised by what she found.