Few resources exist that talk about the effects a spinal cord injury (SCI) can have on breastfeeding. An international team, which includes women with SCI, health care providers, and SCI researchers, came together to create a guide to help address this information gap. This guide shares the most common issues women with SCI experience during breastfeeding, providing information, practical suggestions, recommendations, and key resources.

Read the article here: https://community.scireproject.com/topic/breastfeeding/

Having a spinal cord injury (SCI) should not stop you from travelling! Our newest article highlights the additional factors to be considered for those with SCI when trip planning and includes insights from our well-travelled article reviewer, Duncan Campbell!

Read SCIRE Community’s newest article here: https://community.scireproject.com/topic/travel

Read all about learning to drive after SCI, including what’s involved in returning to driving and all the different modifications possible here: https://community.scireproject.com/topic/adapted-driving/

Finding adequate housing after a spinal cord injury (SCI) can be difficult, but is important for quality of life. This article addresses housing concerns and adaptations after SCI.

Read our newest article here: https://community.scireproject.com/topic/housing

Staying physically active can improve your well-being and help reduce the impact of secondary complications after SCI. Learn about the benefits, equipment modification options, and risks to watch out for while staying active.

Read SCIRE Community’s newest article here: https://community.scireproject.com/topic/physical-activity/

SCI Trials Finder matches people with spinal cord injuries and clinical trials. The website is designed to make it easy for you to locate, understand, and participate in clinical trials that fit your situation.

• Trials carefully curated by experienced clinical investigators
• Written in common language
• Instant notifications about new trials without registration
• Seamless contact to trial locations through a secure form

Start looking for research opportunities here: https://scitrialsfinder.net

Epidural stimulation can restore function lost to injury. Learn about this experimental technique that will change the landscape of SCI rehabilitation.

Read SCIRE Community’s newest article here: https://community.scireproject.com/topic/epidural-stimulation/

Our Robotic Exoskeletons article is live! Robotic exoskeletons are a new technology being utilized in the rehabilitation of individuals with #SCI. Learn about the treatment here: community.scireproject.com/topic/robotic-exoskeletons/

In the second article from our “People in Our Community” series, we chat with John Cobb, veteran occupational therapist at Vancouver General Hospital’s Acute Spine Unit, about how SCI rehab has changed over the years, the role of technology, what challenges still exist, and more!

Read the article here: https://community.scireproject.com/topic/op-john-cobb/

Sleep Disordered Breathing After SCI is now live in 2 languages! Sleep disordered breathing is a family of conditions involving interruption to airflow during sleep. Learn more about their symptoms and treatments in English and French: community.scireproject.com/topic/sleep-disordered-breathing/