Project title: Capturing the perspective of the participant Researchers from the University of British Columbia are looking for volunteers to participate in a study exploring the impact of physical activity for individuals living with spinal cord injury. You may be Read More…
Project title: Heart and blood vessel health in spinal cord injury – the effect of physical activity levels Purpose of this study: Our study is looking at the effect of physical activity levels on heart and blood vessel health in Read More…
Project title: Eye movements in wheelchair users This study is about your perception of moving objects and how you track them using eye movements. We investigate whether perception of motion and eye movements are equally good in all directions, for Read More…
Project title: The Biomechanics, Safety and Confidence of Using a SmartDrive for Wheelchair Propulsion (Part B) The purpose of the study is to find out how much training is necessary for wheelchair users to use the SmartDrive and explore how the Read More…
Project title: The Biomechanics, Safety and Confidence of Using a SmartDrive for Wheelchair Propulsion (Part A) The purpose of the study is to determine the pushrim force required to start and stop the SmartDrive at different speeds as well as how Read More…
Project title: Quantification of lower extremity proprioception in SCI: Part 2: Impact on skilled walking function. The purpose of this study is to understand how lower limb proprioceptive sense impacts skilled walking (i.e. obstacle crossing). You may be eligible to participate Read More…
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…
