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Integrated People-Centred Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program up for Public Review

March 9, 2022
Everyone is welcome to review and comment on the draft CAN/HSO S3402:2022 (E) Integrated People-Centred Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program standard before…
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Publications

Spinal Cord Stimulation Research in the Restoration of Function for Individuals With SCI: A Scoping Review

March 3, 2022
This article seeks to describe the status of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) research for the improvement of motor, sensory and autonomic function…
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Adam Velenosi, International SCI Biobank Program Manager
Cure

Dr. Albin T. Jousse Lecture: Adam Velenosi presents on the International SCI Biobank

March 2, 2022
As part of the distinguished Dr. Albin T. Jousse Lecture Series, Adam Velenosi provides an overview of the International Spinal Cord Injury…
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Innovation

Abilitech Medical Obtains Medical Device Establishment License from Health Canada

March 2, 2022
SCI Accelerate member, Abilitech Medical to enter the Canadian marketplace with assistive technology to improve quality of life for people with spinal…
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Innovation

SCI Incubate Demo Day: Friday, February 25, 2022, 12noon to 2:30pm PST

February 17, 2022
Learn about some of the most cutting-edge medical technologies in the market. Meet the entrepreneurs changing the future of care for spinal cord…
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Praxis News

Shape Future Planning and Program Activities: Participate in the Praxis Evaluation Survey

February 10, 2022
Praxis is conducting a summative evaluation of its recent achievements. Praxis urges stakeholders to participate in this evaluation, as its results will…
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A Taxonomy for Consistent Handling of Conditions Not Related to SCI in ISNCSCI

January 26, 2022
This article seeks to define a taxonomy for standardized documentation of non-SCI-related conditions in the International Standards for Neurological Classification of SCI…
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Vanessa Noonan, Director of Research & Best Practice Implementation
Research

Dr. Vanessa Noonan Part of Team Leading $24 Million Project to Treat Spinal Cord Injury

January 26, 2022
“Praxis is thrilled to be part of this international team developing a new way to treat spinal cord injury, which hopefully can…
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Stories

Diana Tindall: Dedicated Evaluator Honoured With 2021 Service To CES Award

June 7, 2021
Diana Tindall: Dedicated Evaluator Honoured With 2021 Service To CES Award.
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The award recipients of the first-ever Spinal Cord Rehab Innovation Challenge, held in partnership between Praxis Spinal Cord Institute and MaRS Discovery District
Grants & Funding

New Horizons: Innovative Technologies are Changing the Landscape of SCI Rehabilitation

May 7, 2021
Artificial intelligence (AI), wearable cameras and 3D sensors, and a mixed-reality video game. The award recipients of the first-ever Spinal Cord Rehab…
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News

In conversation with Jaimie Borisoff, Elevation Products

February 23, 2021
Dr. Jaimie Borisoff talks with us about AllWheel, an innovative technology that helps people with spinal cord injury (SCI) participate in outdoor…
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Innovation

In conversation with Joanna Stanicka, AXONIS Therapeutics

February 12, 2021
AXONIS Therapeutics CEO & Co-Founder Joanna Stanicka, PhD, talks with us about restoring movement in paralyzed patients after spinal cord injury (SCI)…
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