National SCI Registry: RHSCIR
Learn more about the largest database tracking the experiences of Canadians with SCI.
2021 Year in Review
From developing the pipeline for innovative technologies to funding world-class research, we look back on what we did in 2021 to move beyond the pandemic and help our SCI communities.
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We Are Praxis Spinal Cord Institute
Praxis is a Canadian-based not-for-profit organization that leads global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation and care. We accelerate the translation of discoveries and best practices into improved treatments for people with spinal cord injuries.
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Rethinking Rehab: A Founder’s Journey to Build a Better Device
March 27, 2025
Before stepping into medical technology, Mark Hunter spent years working in semiconductor engineering—a field driven by innovation but lacking the direct human…
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How Direct Engagement with Users Shaped KeyGrip’s Path Forward
March 26, 2025
KeyGrip is a simple implanted stimulation system that provides lateral pinch to people with cervical spinal cord injury, enabling them to pick…
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A look at Spinal Cord Injury in Canada in 2022
October 31, 2024
Published in 2023, The RHSCIR network report is a detailed look at clinical and demographic data collected from 682 tSCI and 466…
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Read the Praxis annual report 2023
October 18, 2024
We are pleased to share the 2023 Praxis Annual Report, highlighting our commitment to Inclusivity and Engagement.
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Special Issue: AO Spine & Praxis Spinal Cord Institute Guidelines for the Management of Acute Spinal Cord Injury
May 15, 2024
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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Our Impact
At Praxis, we are driven by our vision of a world without paralysis after SCI. Since 2009, we have worked to make exceptional improvements in the health of people with SCI.
Co-Creating a National SCI Care Strategy
Imagine a world without paralysis after spinal cord injury.