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Interview with Stephen Ibaraki

May 17, 2022
Praxis CEO, Bill Barrable and Director of Commercialization, Arushi Raina recently sat down with multi-awarded global visionary and frequent Forbes contributor, Stephen…
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Care

Mental Health Week 2022

May 5, 2022
Mental Health Week 2022 #GetReal - focusing on exercise as a tool for supporting mental health and wellness following SCI
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Publications

All Over the MAP: Describing Pressure Variability in Acute Spinal Cord Injury

April 28, 2022
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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Meet the 2021/2022 SCI Incubate Grads

April 26, 2022
Welcome to the five most recent grads in the SCI Incubate program!
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John Chernesky, Consumer Engagement Program Manager
Care

Spinal Cord Stimulation: Lived Experience Perspective

April 22, 2022
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a therapeutic approach used within the research setting with considerable evidence to address the sensory, motor, and…
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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

April 8, 2022
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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Stories

Praxis Staff Spotlight: Scott Donia

March 11, 2022
Meet Scott Donia! He's the Knowledge Exchange Lead at Praxis, creating lay summaries and other content for Translational Research. Get to know…
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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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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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Commercialization

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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Commercialization

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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