This University of British Columbia Master of Occupational Therapy project will be done under the supervision of faculty members from UBC and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). We are conducting this research as part of our Occupational Therapy Master’s Read More…
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…
We are a research team from GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre and the University of British Columbia’s Master of Occupational Therapy program. This study invites individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and their partners to provide feedback on PleasureABLE 2.0, an 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…
Accessible public transportation is crucial, yet many passengers encounter challenges when using ramps for buses or navigating train-to-platform gaps. This study assesses how effectively these ramps support boarding and evaluates gap features—such as dimensions and visibility—to ensure safety and usability. Read More…
