The tipping or falling of wheelchairs can cause an individual to sustain serious injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and bone fractures. The probability of wheelchair tipping can be heightened or reduced by a variety of factors and it is important that we understand these factors in order to increase wheelchair stability. Continue reading
Blog Archives: Injury prevention
New research could lead to changes in SCI recovery guidelines
| 1 commentSpinal cord perfusion pressure is the difference between mean arterial pressure and cerebrospinal fluid pressure. Continue reading
The effects of personalizing assistive technology
| 4 commentsWhat is assistive technology? With today’s aging population, there is a significant increase in the number of older adults experiencing physical disabilities and limitations in mobility. Assistive technology (AT) can be very beneficial to these individuals in promoting participation in daily life. Continue reading
Maintaining arm health in wheelchair users: The need for updated guidelines
| 3 commentsLynda Bennett Original article: Sawatzy B, DiGiovine C, Berner T, Roesler T, Katte L. The Need for Updated Clinical Practice Guidelines for Preservation of Upper Extremities in Manual Wheelchair Users: A Position Paper. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Read More…
Helmets significantly reduce the risk of head injury in cycling accidents
| 0 commentsBy: Reanne Li Original Article: Cripton, P.A., Dressler, D.M., Stuart, C.A., Dennison, C.R., Richards, D. (2014). Bicycle helmets are highly effective at preventing head injury during head impact: Head-form accelerations and injury criteria for helmeted and unhelmeted impacts. Accident Analysis and Read More…
Prevention is part of the cure
| 0 commentsICORD Researcher Dr. Peter Cripton discusses injury prevention in the latest edition of Nature Outlook.
Dr. Peter Cripton interviewed on CFAX, February 1
| 0 commentsICORD Principal Investigator Dr. Peter Cripton will be featured on CFAX Radio’s Terry Moore show, Friday, February 1st from 4-5pm. Dr. Cripton will be discussing all types of head injuries, from contact sports to falls. He will also talk about Read More…
