Researchers in Dr. Darren Warburton’s lab at the University of British Columbia are studying how cardiac and arterial function change to effectively regulate blood pressure in those with spinal cord injury.
We are seeking male participants between 18-45 years of age with spinal cord injury below T7.
Participants will be asked to complete three testing sessions at [...]
Measurement properties of wheelchair propulsion tests: minimal clinical important difference and smallest detectable difference
Research will take place in ICORD labs at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, for 2 testing session lasting a maximum of 3.5 hours each.
Researchers will measure how much energy and force it takes you to wheel at a comfortable speed on [...]
ICORD Researchers at the Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory at Simon Fraser University are looking for volunteers to take part in a research study to learn about how blood pressure and heart rate are affected by changes in wheelchair position.
We are looking for interested volunteers who have used a wheelchair for at least one year.
Your participation will [...]
Researchers at ICORD are looking for people with paraplegia (with lesion level above T6) or tetraplegia to take part in a study that aims to understand more about abdominal muscle function in persons with spinal cord injury and how these muscles may be used during activities of daily living.
We will assess and classify the level [...]
Researchers from the University of British Columbia and ICORD are looking for subjects to participate in a research study of improving function and recovery after spinal cord injury.
Purpose of this study:
The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the optimal ‘dose’ of gait rehabilitation to maximize functional recovery following SCI with the [...]
We are interested in quantitatively measuring proprioceptive function (the ability to sense the position and movement of your limbs) in persons with spinal cord injury.
Your participation will involve: Two laboratory visits of 2-4 hours each, at least one week apart, at the Human Locomotion Research Laboratory at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre (818 W 10th [...]
POWER WHEELCHAIR MOBILITY STUDY
This project aims to find out how older adults adapt to their power wheelchairs over a two-year period and how these devices affect important aspects of their lives.
You can participate in this study if you:
use or are in the process of obtaining a power wheelchair;
are 50 years old or older;
live in the [...]
Researchers from the University of British Columbia, ICORD, and G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre are looking for volunteers to participate in a research study examining confidence with using manual wheelchairs.
The purpose of this study is to better understand the influence that confidence with using a manual wheelchair has on an individual’s ability to independently move around [...]
The Effects of L-Carnitine on Fatigue in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Andrea Townson; Co-Investigators: Dr. Hugh Anton, & Dr. William C. Miller
Want to participate in our research study?
We are looking for individuals who are:
Spinal cord injury outpatients or individuals living with SCI in the community with moderate to severe fatigue.
What does [...]
Dr. Bonita Sawatzky and Megan MacGillivray conducted a study to determine the differences in crutch gait between the SideStixä crutch and a traditional crutch.
Although forearm crutches are helpful, many people experience overuse injuries as a result of using the forearm crutch. Injuries to the wrists, elbows and shoulders are commonly experienced with long-term use of [...]
