Send us Fan Mail Dr. Alexander (Sasha) Rabchevsky joins Dr. Michael Fehlings to discuss autonomic and cardiovascular control after spinal cord injury, promising neuromodulation results, and the future of SCI research Learning goals: Cover the importance of autonomic function and cardiovascular control after SCIDiscuss the impact of neuromodulation in SCIProvide an overview of future research directions in SCI The opinions of our host and guests are their own; ISCoS does not endorse...
Jun 2
19 min
Send us Fan Mail Caroline Treanor chats with Dr. Michael Fehlings about degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) structured rehabilitation approaches as well as the highly anticipated upcoming ReMiDY trial. Learning objectives: What is degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) and why is it important?Discussed the ReMiDY trial and the importance of evaluating structured rehabilitation for DCMCovered enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols for DCM and the role of structured rehabilit...
Apr 1
15 min
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Fehlings is joined by Dr. Chester Ho – one of the new Associate Editors at Spinal Cord. The conversation covers Dr. Ho’s perspectives on the current state of spinal cord injury research and opportunities for implementing evidence-based approaches in the clinic. Learning goals: The concept of early surgical intervention for acute spinal cord injury was discussedThe Canadian knowledge translation efforts to implement Time is Spine were reviewedOther key ...
Mar 31
16 min
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Fehlings is joined by Dr. Mohit Arora to discuss his recent publication in Spinal Cord “Evidence-based recommendations for health professionals to improve care of people with spinal cord injury and cognitive impairment: An update to the psychosocial clinical practice guide”. This episode covers the factors contributing cognitive impairment after SCI, cognitive screening approaches, and future directions for the field. Learning goals: Cognitive impairment aft...
Mar 3
11 min
Send us Fan Mail The Engagement and Peer Support SIG would like to bring the audience through the story of peer support from a historical perspective to its research implications. Teri, Erik, Shane, and Gill will provide how peer support came to be, what it looks like and how different it is, the magic behind it, and how to transform that magic to measurable outcomes and impacts. Speakers Shane Sweet, Associate Professor, McGill University, CanadaGill Hilton, Austin Health, AustraliaErik Be...
Dec 19, 2025
54 min
Send us Fan Mail Key points: International collaboration is required to produce research that can be interpreted and applied across different regionsAs outcome measures and collection methods continue to evolve a methodical approach to updating research best practices is requiredA larger focus should be on including the thoughts of persons with lived SCI experience when defining research questionsSpeakers Dr. Fin Biering-Sørensen Dr Michael Fehlings The opinions of our host and guests are the...
Dec 5, 2025
9 min
Send us Fan Mail People with the lived experience of SCIs are one of the most vulnerable groups of in the world-both to the extreme heat and weather events which have increased in frequency because of climate change. Although health care professionals have an opportunity to educate their patients about actions they can use to protect themselves during these extreme weather events, many feel unprepared to discuss the topic. Moreover, health care professionals are beginning to experience moral ...
Nov 27, 2025
1 hr 40 min
Send us Fan Mail Key points: This podcast summarizes the results of a rigorous evaluation of the evidence for physiotherapy interventions in spinal cord injury using the GRADE methodologyMuscle strengthening exercises are effective for partially paralyzed muscles with MRC Grade 3 and 4 strengthFurther evidence is required in the optimal management of severely paretic musclesSpeaker: Dr. Joanne Glinsky is an Associate Professor of Allied Health (Sydney Local Health District/University of...
Nov 21, 2025
15 min
Send us Fan Mail Rebuilding a sense of meaning and purpose following trauma is a vital contributor to post-traumatic growth and adapting well to a spinal cord injury (SCI). This webinar shared the co-design process undertaken to develop a course that uses the concept of post-traumatic growth to foster a stronger sense of meaning and purpose after SCI. It presented the course facilitators' reflections on running the program for the last five years, its successes and challenges. Case studies we...
Nov 12, 2025
1 hr 29 min
Send us Fan Mail Points: Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a common emergency condition that neurosurgeons and spine surgeons deal with.The long term consequences and the impact on the person dealing with CES are poorly defined.This podcast explores the impact of CES on the person, including pain and autonomic dysfunction, and management strategies which can be implemented by health care professionals.Nish's Affiliation: Nisaharan Srikandarajah is a Consultant Neurosurgeon specialising in comple...
Oct 27, 2025
14 min
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