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.
911: Calls For Change
The Neil Squire Society is helping to ensure new ways of contacting 911 will work for everyone.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Braces for Walking
We reached out to physiotherapists at GF Strong Rehab Centre for advice on finding the best brace for you.
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.
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.
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.
The Full Spectrum
How one SCI BC peer’s accidental foray into entrepreneurship is helping advance accessibility consulting.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Colonoscopy
Dr. Karen Smith, Physiatrist and Emeritus Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Queens University, and co-author of the Actionable Nuggets, gives colonoscopy advice for people with SCI.