Project title: Muscle activity and reflex changes after a dynamic standing condition compared to a static standing condition in spinal cord injury individuals. We will measure how your clinical spasticity measurement outcome, your muscle activity, and your reflexes will change Read More…
Researchers at the University of British Columbia / ICORD are looking for subjects to participate in a pilot research study of improving functional fitness 1+ year after spinal cord injury. Purpose of this pilot study is to explore the benefits Read More…
You are invited to participate in a survey about bowel care and cardiovascular function after spinal cord injury (SCI) conducted by Dr. Victoria Claydon, and her PhD student Jessica Inskip, from Simon Fraser University. Bowel care has been identified as Read More…
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 Read More…
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 Read More…
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 Read More…
Please note this study is no longer recruiting participants 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 Read More…
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 Read More…
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 Read More…
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 Read More…
