By admin on February 6, 2012
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 [...]
Posted in Research Studies | Tagged blood pressure, cardiovascular, Claydon, elevation, research study, subect recruitment, wheelchair
By admin on August 4, 2009
Researchers at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre and ICORD recently completed a study on the impact of a 30 day Segway program (30 minutes, 3 days/ week) on spasticity, pain and fatigue in individuals with spinal cord injuries, and whether these potential benefits are short or long term in nature.
Posted in Research Studies | Tagged fatigue, pain, personal transporter, Sawatzky, SCI, segway, spasticity, subect recruitment, subjects needed
