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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Sex-related discrepancies in the access to optimal care and outcomes after traumatic spinal cord injury: A retrospective cohort study using data from a Canadian registry

To compare males and females who were stratified into subgroups corresponding to premenopausal, perimenopausal and postmenopausal ages, regarding access to optimal care…
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Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries Among Indigenous and Non-indigenous Peoples of Canada

Indigenous peoples with a spinal cord injury across Canada have different physical, social, and environmental challenges than non-Indigenous populations. More resources should…
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Praxis 2020/21 Annual Report

We are pleased to share with you the 2021 Praxis annual report, which this year is focused on how our partnerships help…
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Spinal Cord Stimulation Research in the Restoration of Motor, Sensory, and Autonomic Function for Individuals Living With Spinal Cord Injuries: A Scoping Review

To describe the status of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) research for the improvement of motor, sensory, and autonomic function for individuals living…
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Models of Care Delivery from Rehabilitation to Community for Spinal Cord Injury: A Scoping Review

What models of service delivery, specific to the rehabilitation and lifelong care of persons with SCI exist internationally? The objective of the…
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All Over the MAP: Describing Pressure Variability in Acute Spinal Cord Injury

This study examines the feasibility of meeting the current clinical guidelines for the hemodynamic management of acute spinal cord injury (SCI).
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Using Activity-based Therapy for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury or Disease: Interviews with Physical and Occupational Therapists in Rehabilitation Hospitals

This study aims to understand if and how physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) use activity-based therapy (ABT) and its associated…
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Integrated People-Centred Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program up for Public Review

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

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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Pediatric Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in the United States: A National Inpatient Analysis

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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Implementation of the spinal cord injury exercise guidelines in the hospital and community settings: Protocol for a type II hybrid trial

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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A Taxonomy for Consistent Handling of Conditions Not Related to SCI in ISNCSCI

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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