Praxis Spinal Cord Institute

01/23/2026

[Publication] New research on traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (tSCI) outcomes!

This study, led by Dr. Michael Bond, examined factors linked to mortality, complications, and longer stay in the hospital among people with tSCI in British Columbia.

People with cervical, complete, or more severe injuries, and those with more complex medical conditions are more likely to experience complications or death. With these findings, health care teams have a better idea of who is at higher risk for negative outcomes, and they can work on improving care for these groups!

Read more here 👉 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10790268.2025.2571822

01/22/2026

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01/21/2026

Adapting to life after SCI! SCIRE’s latest YouTube Shorts series are where people share their thoughts on wheelchair balance and adaptive exercises. The clips show that even small adaptations can make a big difference in how people with SCI prevent falls, and stay healthy & independent.

This work is supported by Praxis 👉 https://www.youtube.com//shorts

01/19/2026

Canada can lead the world in spinal cord injury research — but only with sustained investment.
In this article for Techcouver, we shared why long-term funding, collaboration, and commitment are essential to turning research into real-world impact for people living with SCI.

Read more about what’s needed to keep progress moving forward 👉 https://techcouver.com/2025/12/16/canada-can-lead-the-world-in-spinal-cord-injury-research-if-we-keep-investing/

01/17/2026

Save the Date!

Join us virtually for the Canadian Activity-Based Therapy 2026 Expo on February 27th and hear from Canadian and international experts on ABT! This half-day event features talks on neuromodulation techniques and new technologies, and insightful discussions on accessing ABT in Canada.

When: February 27th, 2026, at 7am PT/10am ET.
Where: Zoom

Register now 👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WZ9wfhsSSfqrpPwnygMRJQ

01/17/2026

Science moves faster when people come together.

The 2026 Science & Advocacy Symposium brings the SCI community into one space to share research, lived experience, and ideas that drive real progress.

Register here 👉

Join us for our 20th Annual Symposium as we return to the Washington, D.C. area where it all started! We'll gather Scientists, Clinicians, Industry/Biotech, Funders and the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Community to share the latest in SCI functional recovery research and collaborate on the best strategi...

01/16/2026

Many people with spinal cord injury become less physically active after leaving rehabilitation, which can affect long-term health. Health care providers play a key role in supporting ongoing activity through guidance, encouragement, and counselling.
This new study partnered with physiotherapists and SCI peer counsellors to co-design a practical training program aimed at strengthening the physical activity counselling they provide.

After completing the program, both physiotherapists and peer counsellors showed clear and lasting improvements in how they supported people with SCI to stay active, and reported increased knowledge, skills, and confidence. These findings highlight the value of involving practitioners directly in creating training programs that enhance quality of care.

Read the paper here 👉 https://journals.lww.com/jcehp/abstract/2025/00000/physical_activity_counseling_education__the_use_of.3.aspx

01/14/2026

[New Video Alert] Sexual Health & Well-Being After Spinal Cord Injury

A thoughtful conversation on an often overlooked aspect of life after spinal cord injury.
This video explores how people navigate relationships, and well-being following SCI, highlighting practical insights, lived experience, and the importance of open dialogue.

Watch now and share with anyone who might benefit from this supportive, educational conversation. 👇
https://youtu.be/Z-3nQPXzlo8

In this webinar, we speak with the Sexual Health Rehabilitation Service, Vancouver Coastal Health, a specialized program supporting people living with spinal...

01/12/2026

Building a National MRI Repository for Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury!

A new publication led by Praxis Research Associate Dr. Naama Rotem-Kohavi, alongside Dr. David Cadotte University of Calgary and Dr. Julien Cohen-Adad and his team at Polytechnique Montréal, outlines an ambitious initiative to build a national spinal cord injury (SCI) imaging repository.

This work brings together MRI scans of the spinal cord with clinical data from the Canadian SCI Registry to study imaging biomarkers and improve how clinicians plan and personalize care. By linking detailed imaging features with real-world clinical outcomes, researchers aim to better understand which factors best predict recovery following traumatic SCI.

Ultimately, this initiative could lead to more accurate outcome prediction tools and more tailored treatment approaches—helping people with SCI receive care that is better informed and more personalized.

👉 Learn more about this exciting work: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/12/e106818.full

01/07/2026

Better sleep supports better health.

This study on home-based sleep screening for individuals living with spinal cord injury , led by Dr. Julio Furlan, has garnered over 500 views due to its growing impact and relevance. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jsr.70112

People living with SCI are at higher risk for sleep-related breathing disorders, but traditional testing can be expensive and inconvenient. The research found that an unattended home-based sleep screening test offered a practical, easy-to-use, and cost-saving alternative.

This approach could make screening for sleep disorders more accessible to the SCI community. Thank you for helping this Praxis-supported work hit 500 views!

01/05/2026

Praxis is pleased to support "Creating the Pathway to Implementation of a National SCI Plan," a new initiative that brings together community organizations, clinicians, researchers, and individuals with lived experience of SCI from across Canada.

The initiative aims to co-create an implementation plan that coordinates and scales programs, best practices, and resources under a unified national framework. This effort seeks to enhance coordination, sustainability, and real-world impact for individuals living with SCI and their families. University Health Network

Learn more: https://praxisinstitute.org/praxis-is-taking-action-for-spinal-cord-injury-care/

Want to be a part of the change?
Join in shaping the National SCI Plan. More details in the link.

01/01/2026

Building on a year defined by collaboration, progress, and purpose, we step into the New Year ready to continue creating meaningful impact, together.
Happy New Year from all of us at Praxis. 🎉 https://praxisinstitute.org/praxis-news/