Praxis Spinal Cord Institute

12/16/2025

Canada is poised to lead the world in spinal cord injury (SCI) research, but only if we keep investing in data, innovation, and patient-centred care.

Proud to see Praxis CEO Bill Barrable highlight Canada’s SCI data ecosystem, national collaborations, and made-in-Canada innovations now reaching patients.

🔗 Read more in Techcouver : Canada Can Lead the World in Spinal Cord Injury Research—If We Keep Investing

Techcouver is an online publication providing real-time reporting and analysis of emerging technology news in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia.

12/09/2025

Did you know the Praxis PLEX Fellowship Program supports people with SCI in transforming their lived experience into meaningful impact in research and innovation?

This year, we’re thrilled to welcome two dynamic new PLEX Fellows Leo Sammarelli and Keith Jenkinson. Their lived experience, deep community insight will elevate PLEX-informed innovation across the our initiatives. Contributions from our new fellows will have a major impact on the 2025 Praxis SCI Accelerate program, ensuring that every innovation is established in line with practitioners' real-world needs and perspectives.

12/08/2025

[Publication] New research on traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI) outcomes

A new study led by Dr. Michael Bond examined factors associated with mortality, complications, and longer hospital stays among people with tSCI in British Columbia.

The findings show that individuals with cervical injuries, complete or more severe injuries, and those with more complex medical conditions face a higher risk of complications or death. These insights help care teams identify patients at greater risk and better target interventions to improve outcomes.

Read the full paper - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10790268.2025.2571822

12/05/2025

[Publication] A new study using data from the Praxis-led Canadian SCI Registry (RHSCIR) explores whether men and women recover differently after traumatic spinal cord injury . This study shows that when high-quality care is provided, biological s*x does not influence recovery after a spinal cord injury. It's a strong reminder of the importance of equitable, evidence-based care for all living with an SCI.

Read paper - https://praxisinstitute.org/effects-of-biological-s*x-on-access-to-care-and-outcomes-after-acute-spinal-cord-injury/

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This article describes the development of priorities and actions to improve the state of research, policy, and practice related to accessible housing in Canada for persons with disability or with accessible housing needs. A modified Delphi approach with an expert cross-sectoral panel was used to g*i...

12/04/2025

Adapting to life after SCI!

New YouTube Shorts series about wheelchair balance and adaptive exercise. Learn how small adjustments can make a meaningful difference in preventing falls and supporting health and independence for people living with SCI.

Check out the series here: https://www.youtube.com//shorts

Praxis is proud to support this work.

SCIRE (Spinal Cord Injury Research Evidence) is a globally recognized resource where experts review and rate the scientific research to make quality information available to everyone and improve the lives of people living with SCI. By using SCIRE: - Health care providers can access Rehabilitation Ev...

12/03/2025

Today, we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and celebrate the strength and contributions of individuals with disabilities to the field. We reaffirm our commitment to advancing equity and innovation in and acknowledge their voice, leadership and impact on the community.

Check out some resources here on:
• Our page, Living with SCI - https://praxisinstitute.org/living-with-sci/
• United Nations - https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities #:~:text=Increasing%20the%20participation%20of%20persons,Photo:UNICEF/Uganda/Barbeyrac

12/02/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday! Every contribution helps advance solutions that improve the lives of people living with spinal cord injury . Your support helps drive a real-world impact for the SCI community.

Here’s how you can help:
• Donate today and fuel SCI research that changes lives.
• Share this message to help spread awareness.
• Tag friends, family, and colleagues who care about creating real progress.
Donate now – https://praxisinstitute.org/how-you-can-help/donate/

12/01/2025

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and together we can help advance meaningful progress in spinal cord injury research and innovation.

Your support is important! Here’ how you can help: Donate today and fuel SCI research that changes lives. – https://praxisinstitute.org/how-you-can-help/donate/

12/01/2025

Meet XSENSOR, selected to join the SCI Accelerate Program 2025!

XSENSOR Technology Corporation develops high-accuracy pressure imaging systems used by nurses, therapists, safety engineers, vehicle interior designers, and mattress manufacturers worldwide. Their newest innovation, the ForeSite Intelligent Support Surface (ISS), is a hospital mattress designed to help nursing staff prevent pressure injuries through automated adjustments and real-time pressure visualization.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Accelerate Program and the progress of our cohort companies.

Learn more about the SCI Accelerate Program: https://praxisinstitute.org/innovation/praxis-accelerate-program-2025

11/28/2025

Spinal Cord Toolbox (SCT) Workshop: New Imaging Tools for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery

Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is pleased to support the SCT course, a hands-on MRI analysis workshop to advance spinal cord injury care. A two-day course for clinicians and researchers to learn advanced imaging skills applicable to real-world spinal cord injury cases. Learn how to analyze spinal cord quantitative MRI data by applying best practices and running SCT commands alongside the presenters in real time.

Registration is free. Reserve your spot!

Learn more:

This website aims at bringing closer the spinal cord MRI community, which includes clinicians, physicists and computer scientists. It provides a forum, workshop announcements (including material), common MRI acquisition protocol and a list of software dedicated to spinal cord MRI analysis.

11/27/2025

New YouTube Shorts from SCIRE are now live!

This series features personal experiences and expert insights on s*xual health, wheelchair balance and exercise adaptations, and breastfeeding after spinal cord injury ( ). These clips highlight real stories that reflect the diversity and resilience of the SCI community.

Watch the series here: https://www.youtube.com//shorts

Praxis supports this work.

SCIRE (Spinal Cord Injury Research Evidence) is a globally recognized resource where experts review and rate the scientific research to make quality information available to everyone and improve the lives of people living with SCI. By using SCIRE: - Health care providers can access Rehabilitation Ev...

11/26/2025

[Survey] What Matters Most: Canadian Study on Pressure Injuries

Pressure injuries remain a serious, and often life-threatening, issue for many people, including those living with spinal cord injury . This CIHR-funded study brings together people with lived experience, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers to identify the challenges that matter most and to help shape meaningful prevention and management strategies.

Insights from interviews and focus groups have highlighted gaps across personal, organizational, and system levels. The research team is now inviting broader participation to build consensus and guide the next phase of research and policy development.

Take the survey and share your experience: https://redcap.utoronto.ca/surveys/?s=8D4CP3KR8YE48XHH

Praxis is proud to support this work by ensuring the voices of people living with SCI are centered in advancing solutions.

Thank you for completing the survey. This survey should take you approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. You may complete the survey all at once or start the survey now and come back to it at any time.