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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 spinalpedia.com/community/vide… #adaptivedriving #quadriplegic #spinalcordinjury

SPINALpedia's tweet image. "How I drive as a quadriplegic" from Ricky Chang, a C6 quad
spinalpedia.com/community/vide…
#adaptivedriving #quadriplegic #spinalcordinjury

SCIRE Community reposted

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

thewfot's tweet image. 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

uoftmedicine's tweet image. "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

UofT_PT's tweet image. 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

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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. bit.ly/4kW5SYp #HLM4 #EPW2

WHO_Europe's tweet image. .@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. 

bit.ly/4kW5SYp 
#HLM4 #EPW2


SCIRE Community reposted

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. shorturl.at/bgP9z #Disabilityemployment #spinalcordinjury #quadriplegic

SPINALpedia's tweet image. 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.
shorturl.at/bgP9z
#Disabilityemployment #spinalcordinjury #quadriplegic

SCIRE Community reposted

‼️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


SCIRE Community reposted

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

SaskPhysio's tweet image. 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

SCIRE Community reposted

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/?s=78P…

The_SRI's tweet image. 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/?s=78P…

In advance of #WorldSexualHealth Day, huge shout-out to our Sexual Health Rehabilitation Service; one of kind for treating people with #spinalcordinjury and other #disability 😊@ICORD_SCI @VCHhealthcare facebook.com/watch/?v=62630…


Summer is a great time for wheelchair maintenance for individuals with #SCI, especially with increased travel! Regular maintenance can extend the life of the wheelchair and prevent injuries. To learn more see: community.scireproject.com/topic/wheelcha… @praxis_sci @ICORD_SCI @SCI_BC

SCIRECommunity's tweet image. Summer is a great time for wheelchair maintenance for individuals with #SCI, especially with increased travel! Regular maintenance can extend the life of the wheelchair and prevent injuries. To learn more see: community.scireproject.com/topic/wheelcha…

@praxis_sci @ICORD_SCI @SCI_BC

It is summer time! Many people living with an #SCI enjoy travelling, but there are additional factors to be considered when trip planning. To learn more, check out: community.scireproject.com/topic/travel/ @ICORD_SCI @SCI_BC @praxis_sci

SCIRECommunity's tweet image. It is summer time! Many people living with an #SCI enjoy travelling, but there are additional factors to be considered when trip planning. To learn more, check out: community.scireproject.com/topic/travel/ @ICORD_SCI @SCI_BC @praxis_sci

We spoke with Dr. Andrei Krassioukov about his role as a healthcare provider and World Health Organization representative in the Ukraine. Read about his story on the SCIRE Community Website! community.scireproject.com/topic/cs-andre…

SCIRECommunity's tweet image. We spoke with Dr. Andrei Krassioukov about his role as a healthcare provider and World Health Organization representative in the Ukraine. Read about his story on the SCIRE Community Website! community.scireproject.com/topic/cs-andre…

Supported standing is a therapy option for individuals with #SCI which provides a challenge to the circulatory system, loads the legs, and provides different sensory stimulation. To learn more, see our Supported Standing page on community.scireproject.com/topic/standing…!

SCIRECommunity's tweet image. Supported standing is a therapy option for individuals with #SCI which provides a challenge to the circulatory system, loads the legs, and provides different sensory stimulation. To learn more, see our Supported Standing page on community.scireproject.com/topic/standing…!

Did you know that people with SCI may experience problems with breathing caused by weak muscles? Inspiratory muscle training is a treatment used to strengthen those muscles to help with breathing and coughing after #SCI. To learn more, check out: community.scireproject.com/topic/inspirat…


Care in the first days and weeks after a #SCI can often be overwhelming. See here to learn more about the various treatments used in the hospital to manage symptoms and related conditions, prevent complications and improve function. community.scireproject.com/topic/emergenc…


The length of stay (LOS) in spinal cord injury (#SCI) inpatient rehabilitation varies widely between countries. Find out more information now on our updated LOS in SCI rehabilitation handouts in English, French, and Greek on the SCIRE Community website! community.scireproject.com/topic/rehabili…


Botulinum toxin injections are used to treat muscle spasticity and some bladder problems after #SCI See our factsheet: tinyurl.com/2v75pwwz and listen to Dr. Mills speak on Spasticity treatment options below 😊


Many people with #SCI are affected by spasticity...Baclofen (Lioresal) is a medication that is used to relax muscles affected by spasticity. Check out our video and factsheet on it! 😊 youtube.com/watch?v=UHVclh… community.scireproject.com/topic/baclofen/

SCIRECommunity's tweet image. Many people with #SCI are affected by spasticity...Baclofen (Lioresal) is a medication that is used to relax muscles affected by spasticity. Check out our video and factsheet on it! 😊 youtube.com/watch?v=UHVclh… community.scireproject.com/topic/baclofen/

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