Researchers from the University of British Columbia, ICORD, and G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre conducted a research study examining confidence with using manual wheelchairs. The purpose of this study was to better understand the influence that confidence with using a manual Read More…
Want to participate in our research study? We are looking for individuals who are: Spinal cord injury outpatients or individuals living with SCI in the community with moderate to severe fatigue. What does this study involve? Treatment with a pharmaceutical Read More…
Please note this study is no longer recruiting participants Dr. Bonita Sawatzky and Megan MacGillivray conducted a study to determine the differences in crutch gait between the SideStixä crutch and a traditional crutch. Although forearm crutches are helpful, many people Read More…
Do you want to know how well you wheel? Do you use a manual wheelchair for your day-to-day mobility? Are you between 6 and 65 years of age? Do you use 22”, 24” or 25” wheels on your wheelchair? Dr. Read More…
Please note this study is no longer recruiting participants Are you interested in a better sex life? Are you a woman with a spinal cord injury (SCI) or Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Is your desire low? Has your sensation changed? Is Read More…
ICORD & SFU researcher Dr. Victoria Claydon is seeking volunteers to take part in a research study looking at control of the heart and blood vessels in individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury. After spinal cord injury (SCI) Read More…
Please note this study is no longer recruiting participants Researchers at ICORD recently completed a study comparing two types of treatments for hand function: • To test whether exercises combined with functional electrical stimulation improves hand function in people with Read More…
Please note this study is no longer recruiting participants ICORD and GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre of Vancouver Coastal Health are conducting a clinical study to improve the diagnosis and understanding of cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). The goal of this Read More…
Please note this study is no longer recruiting participants ICORD and GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre are conducting a clinical study to examine the use of Armeo®, a non-invasive physical rehabilitation device which incorporates virtual reality training exercises and games, for Read More…
Please note this study is no longer recruiting participants 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 Read More…
