June.11.2014
Is CrossFit Safe?
According to its creators, CrossFit is a “strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide.” And yet it’s now a mainstream regimen that has taken the fitness world by storm. Anyone willing to endure the…
May.15.2014
What Does Your Liability Waiver Actually Cover?
Signing a waiver of liability before participating in a recreational activity means you give up your right to sue if you are injured. Simple, right? Not exactly. Last year, I commented on B.C. Supreme Court Case Niedermeyer v. Charlton. In the case, Ms. Niedermeyer signs up for a zip-lining adventure with ZipTrek Ecotours in Whistler,…
March.21.2014
Supporting Spinal Cord Injury BC – One Ugly Tie at a Time
Spinal Cord Injury BC helps people with spinal cord injuries get their lives back. The organization provides important programs and services to the spinal cord injury community throughout the province. A peer program helps those affected by spinal cord injuries overcome the challenges of living in a wheelchair. SCI BC also provides information services, connecting…
June.7.2013
Spinal Cord Injury – Canada’s Quest for a Cure
An announcement last week brings new hope for Canadians affected by spinal cord injury (SCI). The Canadian Government announced that $35 million will be given to the Rick Hansen Foundation to support continued SCI research and treatment. The investment ensures that the dream of a cure for paralysis after SCI lives strong. "I can say…
May.2.2013
Bionic Hand Assisted by iLimb iPhone App
For a young man with a prosthetic hand, the phrase"there's an app for that" has a whole new meaning. Jason Koger lost both his hands in an electrocution accident caused by a downed power line on an ATV. He has tried many different prosthetic hands but the latest one comes closest to a real hand.…
August.9.2012
FDA Approves New Spinal Cord Clinical Trial
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the FDA, has given the Miami Project permission to begin clinical trials on a study to treat patients with paralyzing spinal cord injuries. This ground-breaking study seeks to find a cure and re-establish both function and sensation to patients suffering from paralysis. The Miami Project is the world's most…
July.26.2012
New Technology Gives Spinal Cord Injury Patients New Chances to Move
In a new study from the Georgia Institute of Technology, researchers have developed a device that improves motor skills in patients suffering from paralyzing spinal cord injuries. The device looks like a workout glove and vibrates the wearer's fingers to indicate which keys they should play on a piano. Called the Mobile Music Touch, MMT,…
May.22.2012
Rick Hansen Launches New Accessibility App Designed for World Venues
It's been 25 years since B.C. legend Rick Hansen completed his Man in Motion tour. Wheeling this time across Canada, Hansen works to raise awareness for those suffering from spinal cord injuries and create a truly accessible world. The 25th Anniversary tour recreates his journey on the original Man in Motion tour and involves over…