Project title: Travelling Abroad for Stem Cell and Alternative Treatments for Spinal Cord Injury: Risk, Trust and Decision Making Purpose of this study: The purpose of this interview is to learn more about the kinds of questions you ask your doctor about Read More…
Project title: Evaluation of Video Gaming Programs for Improving Function in Older Adults with a Single-leg Below-knee or Above-knee Amputation: WiinWalk Study The aim of this project is to determine if the Nintendo Wii physical activity or cognitive intervention enhances walking capacity Read More…
Project title: Wheelchair self-efficacy enhanced training program to improve wheelchair use in older adults (WheelSeeU): The WheelSeeU feasibility study Researchers are interested in evaluating the effect of a peer-lead wheelchair training program on manual wheelchair use in older adults. You may be eligible Read More…
Project title: POWER (Paediatric Participation Outcomes for Wheelchair Evaluation in Rehabilitation) Mobility: Phase 3 Feasibility Study (POWER Mobility Toolkit) Independent mobility is important for taking part in everyday life activities. More children than ever before are using power mobility to move around Read More…
Project title: Exoskeleton and COMBO design survey The use of exoskeleton technology has potential for health, and functional mobility benefits for wheelchair users. Currently, this technology has practical barriers to everyday use, which limit its functional benefits. Dr. Borisoff (BCIT) has Read More…
Purpose of this study: We want to know how your spasticity and your muscle activity change after exposure to Whole Body Vibration (WBV) or Focal Vibration (FV). What is involved: The study includes two visits each takes about 1.5-2 hours. Read More…
Project title: Effectiveness of a Wheelchair Skills Training Program for Caregivers of Power Mobility Users Researchers at GF Strong want to determine if providing caregivers with power wheelchair training will improve their wheelchair handling skills and reduce their burden. You Read More…
Project title: Effectiveness of a Wheelchair Skills Training Program for Power Mobility Users: A Randomized Controlled Trial (Wheelchair Skills Program; “P5”) Researchers at GF Strong want to determine whether people can be trained to more safely and effectively use a Read More…
Project title: Enhancing Participation in the Community by improving Wheelchair Skills (EPIC WheelS): A Feasibility Study Researchers at UBC and the University of Manitoba want to evaluate the feasibility of a 1-month customized home training program for improving wheelchair mobility Read More…
Drs. Janice Eng and Lara Boyd are conducting a Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) study with people who have had a traumatic spinal cord injury. Significant functional recovery occurs after spinal cord injury (SCI) and one potentially important mechanism is Read More…
