Spinal Cord Injury Research Evidence (SCIRE) Community is a free website with information about spinal cord injury research written in everyday language.
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"How I drive as a quadriplegic" from Ricky Chang, a C6 quad
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#adaptivedriving #quadriplegic #spinalcordinjury
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The Guide to World Occupational Therapy Day 2025 is now available. You can download it via this link wfot.org/resources and find out more about the ways you can promote and celebrate our theme “Occupational Therapy in Action” #WorldOTDay
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"I truly knew physical therapy was my path when my grandfather started coming to the gym with me. He has Parkinson’s disease so many everyday tasks...are more difficult for him." - Ethan Kean, @UofT_PT Class of 2025 bit.ly/47pBQsb
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Today we celebrate World PT Day, a day to recognize the work that physical therapists do for their patients and community.
This year's theme highlights the role of physical therapy and physical activity in healthy aging. #WorldPTDay
ALT World PT Day 2025
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Rehabilitation is an essential health strategy in managing #NCDs to achieve & maintain optimal functioning of persons. Functioning, the third health indicator, alongside mortality & morbidity. #Rehab2030 @WorldRehabA @CochraneRehab
.@hans_kluge: "The high burden of #NCDs is not inevitable. We have the tools for change—addressing noncommunicable diseases is a bold political choice."
Our recent report shows how policy + data = lives saved, economies accelerated.
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#HLM4 #EPW2
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Can wearables save lives? Featured in @hospitalnewscom, VCHRI researchers Drs. Calvin Kuo & Mahsa Khalili explore devices that could help detect out-of-hospital cardiac arrests: ow.ly/btbz50WQApr @Aging_SMART @VCHhealthcare @SBME_UBC
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After a spinal cord injury, returning to work is a huge part of their self-worth. Shane, a quadriplegic and board president of SCI Australia, shares the importance of hiring people with disabilities.
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#Disabilityemployment #spinalcordinjury #quadriplegic
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‼️Today marks the 40th anniversary of the hit song ‘St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion)’ reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 🔥 instagram.com/reel/DOUKOTEEk…
Rick shares how this song became the anthem of his World Tour, and why it still inspires change today!
#MIWTMemories
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𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲
As we age, staying active and independent becomes more important than ever. Physiotherapists play a vital role in helping older adults maintain strength, balance, and mobility reducing the risk of falls and improving quality of life
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University of Sydney researchers are conducting a study to assess the validity and reliability of a quick diet quality tool to inform nutrition care. Read more below, and if you’re interested in participating, visit this link: redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys…
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How Do You Make a Home Wheelchair Accessible? | Mike Holmes Holmes on Homes Podcast spinalpedia.com/community/vi… #mikeholmes #accessiblehome
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How I wash my hair as a C6-7 quadriplegic #quads #haircare #wheelchairlife
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Meet Jeremy, Senior Consultant at MSKTC. Jeremy leads consumer testing for MSKTC resources, ensuring they’re clear, relevant, and useful for the people who need them. He also serves as the development lead for our SCI and burn injury infocomics.
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Angelo Fabiano, a sales rep and paraplegic from Italy injured 2 years ago, on vacation in Sofia, Bulgaria with his fiancée. Follow them at instagram.com/angelofabiano #spinalcordinjury #sofia #wheelchairtravel
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Are you living with a chronic spinal cord injury? This is your chance to connect with others who are aging with SCI—and with physicians who want to learn from you. Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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This is why I love Spain—buses and trams are fully accessible without needing to plan ahead! 🇪🇸♿
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#wheelchairtravel #spain #accessibletransportation
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See an adapted karate session: High middle and low strike and high middle and low block are both broken down and adapted.
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#karate #adaptedkarate #adaptivekarate #adaptivemartialarts #adaptivesports
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#ParticipateInResearch to help investigators study the effects of cannabis in people using recreational cannabis: vchri.ca/research-study/exam… #YesToResearch #LendAHand @VCHhealthcare
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📢 Mark your calendars! On Jun. 2, join us for the VCHRI Research Summit 2025. Discover groundbreaking research transforming patient care & driving impact across communities. Secure your spot & stay tuned for the event highlights: vchri.ca/events/researchsumm… #VCHRIResearchSummit
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🎉 Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is pleased to announce the recipients of our latest funding opportunities—supporting projects through our Translational Research and Best Practice Implementation programs.
🔗 Read more: praxisinstitute.org/grant-re…
