Publications

We’re strongly committed to sharing details of the great work that is taking place throughout the SCI field—from promising translational research to inspiring solutions that are improving the quality of life of people with SCI.

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Enabling knowledge translation: implementation of a web-based tool for independent walking prediction after traumatic spinal cord injury

The ability to walk following a traumatic SCI is often asked about by patients and families following an injury. To help clinicians…
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Assessing the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of the ProACTIVE SCI physical activity counseling intervention among physiotherapists and SCI peer coaches during the transition from rehabilitation to community

Transitioning back to community life is an important phase in a person’s care journey after a spinal cord injury (SCI). Having effective…
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Network analysis of multimorbidity and health outcomes among persons with spinal cord injury in Canada

People with spinal cord injuries (SCI) often experience secondary health issues after their injury such as spasticity or pain; having two or…
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Effect of body mass index on survival after spinal cord injury

Mortality is a major concern in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, so it is important that research continues to look at any…
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Incidence and prevalence of traumatic spinal cord injury in Canada using health administrative data

Data are crucial for shaping future healthcare and prevention strategies across a number of health conditions including traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI),…
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Read the Praxis annual report 2023

We are pleased to share the 2023 Praxis Annual Report, highlighting our commitment to Inclusivity and Engagement.
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Implementing Lived Experience Workshops in Regional Areas of British Columbia to Enhance Clinicians’ Confidence in Spinal Cord Injury Care: An Evaluation

In British Columbia (BC), there are challenges accessing specialized spinal cord injury care and resources. This paper evaluated the impact of spinal…
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Epidemiology, Evidence-Based Care, and Outcomes in Spinal Cord Injury

We are pleased to share this edition published by Frontiers in Neurology. The publication is dedicated to sharing progress in the epidemiology,…
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Special Issue: AO Spine & Praxis Spinal Cord Institute Guidelines for the Management of Acute Spinal Cord Injury

The Praxis-AO Spine Acute SCI Guidelines make sure that best practices in care are available widely, to standardize SCI care across B.C., Canada, and internationally. Developed in part from Praxis-supported and…
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Implementing Activity-Based Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation in Canada: Challenges and Proposed Solutions

Activity-based therapy (ABT) is a therapeutic approach with multiple benefits including promoting neurorecovery and reducing the likelihood of secondary complications in people…
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Enabling Knowledge Translation: Implementation of a Web-based Tool for Independent Walking Prediction After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Several clinical prediction rules (CPRs) have been published, but few are easily accessible or convenient for clinicians to use in practice. We…
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Read the Praxis annual report 2022

We are pleased to share the 2022 Praxis Annual Report with you, which focuses on collaboration and how it drives impact. The…
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