Bladder dysfunction significantly impacts quality of life in people with SCI, but rehabilitation options for managing bladder symptoms in SCI have been scarcely considered. Previous research has shown that there is important overlap between the part of the spinal cord Read More…
This UBC Master of Occupational Therapy project aims to understand how the OmniCuff device impacts daily activities and independence for people with spinal cord injuries and limited hand function. The OmniCuff is a new device designed to allow individuals with Read More…
People with spinal cord injury engage in 12-13 hours a day of sedentary behaviour, which includes sitting. Prolonged inactivity may influence pain intensity, although no one has measured how sedentary behaviour may interact with pain experienced by people with spinal Read More…
This study aims to characterize the cardiovascular responses to low oxygen therapy in people with complete and incomplete cervical spinal cord injury. The first visit will be 1.5 hours in length. This visit will familiarize you with the study procedures and allow Read More…
This study will assess the safety and effectiveness of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation in recovering cardiovascular, bladder, bowel, and sexual functions in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). We are interested in both the immediate effects (i.e., effects when the Read More…
The Krassioukov lab is conducting a pilot study investigating the safety and feasibility of a new investigational device called SCONE— a portable non-invasive electrical device that provides transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) by electrodes connected to a battery-powered source which Read More…
Inflammation is a natural part of the body’s defence system. It helps us heal and protects us from harm by activating and recruiting immune cells and helpful chemicals. After a spinal cord injury (SCI), however, this changes quickly, and inflammation Read More…
When we move around our environments, our body uses special organs in our head/ears (the vestibular system) to monitor our movement and maintain balance. After a spinal cord injury (SCI), the vestibular system often has to adapt to new movement Read More…
ICORD researchers Dr. Ben Mortenson and Dr. William Miller have partnered with RAD Society to encourage outdoor recreational activity for individuals with mobility impairments. Together they have opened an adaptive device loan program in the City of Langford, BC and Read More…
This study will measure the effect of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation on the recovery of bladder, bowel, sexual, heart, motor function, and muscle spasticity for people living with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study will also examine the impact of Read More…
