The authors of this study set out to review existing research to create evidence-based exercise guidelines for improving cardiorespiratory health and cardiometabolic health which are specifically designed for those with SCI. Continue reading
Blog Archives: sports
Cardiovascular health during rehabilitation
| 0 commentsCardiovascular disease is more prevalent within the SCI community than in the general population.The reason for this is because of the extensive amount of bed rest following traumatic spinal cord injury, which results in a low level of physical activity and cardiovascular fitness. Continue reading
Boosting in Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury: Implications for Sports
| 0 commentsBy Martin Keung Dr. Krassioukov is a principal investigator at ICORD. The Krassiokov laboratory researches autonomic dysreflexia, cardiovascular health, locomotor training, physical medicine and sexual rehabilitation in persons with SCI. Gee, C. West, and A.Krassioukov. (2015). Boosting in Elite Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury: Read More…
Vote to support bladder health grant
| 2 commentsDid you know that many people who have spinal cord disorders, including spinal cord injury and spina bifida, have urinary bladder complications? Those people use catheters to empty their bladders, yet bladder health is a seriously neglected issue. Individuals from developing Read More…
Cheer for Mustafa at this weekend’s wheelchair rugby tournament!
| 4 commentsNeed some excitement this weekend? Head over to the Richmond Oval on March 15, 16 and 17 to catch the Vancouver Invitational Wheelchair Rugby Tournament. See Mustafa’s story here.
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…