The Spin - Spinal Cord Injury BC

That’s The Spirit!

Meet Dan Duffy, the recipient of the 2024 Susan Marshall Fighting Spirit Award.

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?

Fuel Up

Nutrition researchers and a sport dietician weigh in on how to fuel your body for optimal health and performance.

Fire and Rain

When it comes to the most catastrophic ramifications of climate change, BC is emerging as Canada’s most vulnerable province. With the situation predicted to only worsen in coming years, more and more people will be forced to evacuate. Are you prepared?

PeerSAY: Top 10 Things I Wish My Doctor Understood About SCI

How much does your doctor know about SCI? If you’re like one of the peers we chatted with, chances are they don’t know enough (and that’s if you have a primary care doctor in the first place). When it comes to your health and wellness, you deserve a doctor who is trustworthy, a good listener, and knows a thing or two (and hopefully more) about SCI.

Ask the Spin Doctor: Managing Menstruation

Natasha Prodan-Bhalla, Nurse Practitioner, from the Access Clinic at BC Women’s Hospital shares what you need to know about managing your menstrual cycle.

Ask the Spin Doctor: Menopause

Have questions about menopause? Dr. Viet Vu gives the lowdown on SCI, menopause and aging well.

Fly Like a Bird!

It’s not every day that you look up and see a wheelchair in the sky. But with modern technology, a supportive community and one man’s bucket list, adaptive paragliding may soon be coming to the sky near you.