Praxis Spinal Cord Institute

Praxis Spinal Cord Institute Praxis is a Canadian-based not-for-profit organization that leads collaboration in spinal cord injury

📣 Conference AlertDoctors and researchers working with people with disabilities: this upcoming conference will showcase ...
04/01/2026

📣 Conference Alert

Doctors and researchers working with people with disabilities: this upcoming conference will showcase a broad range of topics, including exciting tech like robotics and AI in helping patients heal better.

Join us at the 26th ISPRM & CAPM&R World Congress: Transforming Rehabilitation, Connecting Worlds on May 17–21, 2026, in Vancouver, Canada.

We’re thrilled to see so many network members featured at this global physiatry event, offering world-class education, inspiring keynotes, and valuable networking opportunities.

Key topics include:

- Neurological recovery & surgical restoration
- Advancing spinal cord injury care
- Equity & healthcare access
- Bone health & cervical myelopathy
- SCI outcomes, sexual health & aging

View the full program and register here: ISPRM 2026 World Congress https://isprm2026.eventscribe.net/

New Insights on Spinal Cord Perfusion Pressure After Acute SCITo help spinal cord injuries (SCIs) heal, Praxis collabora...
03/31/2026

New Insights on Spinal Cord Perfusion Pressure After Acute SCI

To help spinal cord injuries (SCIs) heal, Praxis collaborator Dr. Brian Kwon tried draining fluid to improve blood flow to the injury site. The key learning was that these injuries blocked the drainage, and while this method didn't improve recovery, the patients required less blood-pressure medication and helped doctors understand why SCIs are so difficult to treat.

So how did Dr. Kwon approach this study, and why is this a great opportunity for further study?

For nearly 20 years, clinicians have relied on mean arterial pressure (MAP) targets to guide early care after SCI. Emerging evidence, however, suggests that spinal cord perfusion pressure (SCPP) the difference between MAP and intrathecal pressure may better predict recovery.

Dr. Kwon’s study managed SCPP in people with acute SCI across 8 hospital sites in North America using lumbar intrathecal catheters to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The work shows that CSF drainage is complex in traumatic SCI, and the link between drainage and intrathecal pressure changes is not straightforward.

This Praxis-supported research highlights the need for further study to optimize early care and improve outcomes for people with SCI. Read more here: https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1004925

Happening Tomorrow at Noon-Pacific! Praxis SCI Accelerate Demo Day! Join us virtually to meet innovators shaping the fut...
03/31/2026

Happening Tomorrow at Noon-Pacific! Praxis SCI Accelerate Demo Day!
Join us virtually to meet innovators shaping the future of spinal cord injury care.

Hear pitches from our graduating cohort — Astek Diagnostics, Limitless, and XSENSOR, as they present their cutting-edge technologies.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9617726718590/WN_bShnkpuRRKK0UF8KjjkCLQ #/registration

Don’t miss this opportunity to see how new innovations are striving to shape the standard of care for SCI.

👏 Congratulations to Jaycee Farmer on winning Best Oral Abstract Presentation at the Winter Anesthesiology Summit! Her w...
03/27/2026

👏 Congratulations to Jaycee Farmer on winning Best Oral Abstract Presentation at the Winter Anesthesiology Summit! Her work on acute and long-term trends in gabapentinoid, opioid, and concurrent use following spinal cord injury earned 1st prize.

Using Population Data BC linked with the RHSCIR Registry, this research highlights the power of data in driving better care and outcomes. Amazing to see this important work recognized! 🙌

Read this high-impact publication here: https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1004925

Praxis SCI Accelerate Demo DayJoin us virtually to meet innovators shaping the future of spinal cord injury care.Hear pi...
03/26/2026

Praxis SCI Accelerate Demo Day

Join us virtually to meet innovators shaping the future of spinal cord injury care.
Hear pitches from our graduating cohort — Astek Diagnostics, Limitless, and XSENSOR — as they present their cutting-edge technologies.

Event Details:

📆Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
🕐Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm PT
đŸŽ€Format: 5-minute pitches + live Q&A with panel and audience

Register here. https://praxisinstitute.org/events/praxis-sci-accelerate-demo-day-2026/

Don’t miss this opportunity to see how new innovations are striving to shape the standard of care for SCI.

In March, we recognize World Wheelchair Day and the role of wheeled mobility in supporting independence, participation, ...
03/25/2026

In March, we recognize World Wheelchair Day and the role of wheeled mobility in supporting independence, participation, and connection.

The right mobility solutions can shape how people live, move, and engage with their communities.

Looking to learn more? SCIRE offers practical, evidence-informed videos on wheeled mobility:
https://community.scireproject.com/videos/wheeled-mobility/

The 3rd Activity-Based Therapy (ABT) Expo recording is now available đŸŽ„This year’s conversations explored emerging approa...
03/24/2026

The 3rd Activity-Based Therapy (ABT) Expo recording is now available đŸŽ„

This year’s conversations explored emerging approaches in electrical stimulation, neuromodulation, ABT tracking technologies, and strategies for delivering high-intensity therapy.

The panel discussion also highlighted how individualized ABT programs can be applied in real-world settings.

A big thank you again to everyone who contributed their insights and expertise.

Watch the full recording: https://youtu.be/5kRJ9SBFkgw

Praxis is partnering with Dr. Femke Hoekstra’s team to better understand what person-centred care looks like in practice...
03/23/2026

Praxis is partnering with Dr. Femke Hoekstra’s team to better understand what person-centred care looks like in practice.

Our co-developed protocol is now published on Open Science Framework.

Person-centred care positions individuals as active partners in their care, supporting stronger communication, shared decision-making, and better outcomes for people living with SCI and TBI.

This scoping review will map existing models, frameworks, and real-world experiences across care settings to help strengthen evidence-based practice. The work also supports the SCI Standard, contributing to a clearer definition of high-quality, person-centred care.

Learn more at: https://osf.io/tk8ar/metadata/osf

Watch the recording of the Praxis-supported session hosted by the Circulus SCI Primary Care Network, which explored MedM...
03/20/2026

Watch the recording of the Praxis-supported session hosted by the Circulus SCI Primary Care Network, which explored MedManageSCI, an online toolkit that helps people with spinal cord injury manage their medications and promotes independence through evidence-based, person-centered care.

Watch the full recording 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=qQ7jP3jlVnvPutrB%3B+https%3A%2F%2Fmedmanagesci.ca%2F&v=tcpJFoVmdS4&feature=youtu.be

Visit MedManageSCI👉 https://medmanagesci.ca/

Meet the MedTech innovators redefining what’s possible in care! At Praxis’ SCI Accelerate Demo Day on March 31 from ...
03/18/2026

Meet the MedTech innovators redefining what’s possible in care!

At Praxis’ SCI Accelerate Demo Day on March 31 from 12–1:30 pm PT, you’ll hear product pitches from our SCI Accelerate cohort:

Astek Diagnostics – striving to advance rapid infection detection
Limitless – designing the next generation of hybrid mobility devices
XSENSOR – developing systems to improve pressure monitoring

Watch them pitch to a panel of SCI community members and MedTech leaders and learn about the potential impact of these new technologies.

Register to attend virtually 👉 https://praxisinstitute.org/events/praxis-sci-accelerate-demo-day-2026/

The 3rd Activity-Based Therapy (ABT) Expo recording is now live! đŸŽ„Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to ...
03/16/2026

The 3rd Activity-Based Therapy (ABT) Expo recording is now live! đŸŽ„

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversation.

Talks focused on electrical stimulation, neuromodulation via computer interface, technologies for tracking ABT, strategies for high-intensity ABT, and more. The event also featured a panel discussion on individualized ABT programs and how to apply them in practice.

Missed the event? Watch the recording here:https://youtu.be/5kRJ9SBFkgw

📧 Read the latest edition of SolutionsOur Solutions Newsletter shares updates from across the spinal cord injury ecosyst...
03/13/2026

📧 Read the latest edition of Solutions

Our Solutions Newsletter shares updates from across the spinal cord injury ecosystem — including research insights, emerging technologies, community initiatives, and stories of impact.

Whether you’re part of the SCI community, a clinician, researcher, innovator, or simply interested in advancing solutions that improve lives, the newsletter is a great way to stay informed.

Sign up to receive the latest updates from Praxis and the broader SCI community.
Subscribe here: https://praxisinstitute.org/newsletters/

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