17 min read
Not a Checkbox. Not an Oracle. A Co-Architect.
Why SCI research is better when lived experience helps shape the work, from a PLEX consultant on what real collaboration with a research lab looks like.
Ryan M. Danley
PLEX Consultant
Pro-SCI Blog
Sharing insights from the SCI community.
3 min read
Reconnecting With Your Body: Can Yoga Aid Spinal Cord Injury Recovery?
Explore how adaptive yoga can help individuals with spinal cord injury rebuild emotional balance, body awareness, and a sense of control.
Avery Homer
Undergrad Student
7 min read
The History of Spinal Cord Injury Medical Management
From ancient times when SCI was considered untreatable to modern comprehensive care—explore the remarkable evolution of spinal cord injury treatment through the centuries.
Mark Gaied
PhD Student
Reem Bader
Undergrad Student
4 min read
Weed Be Better Together: CBD Use After SCI
Learn how CBD and THC interact with the body and explore their potential benefits and limitations for managing pain and spasticity.
Sana Chahande
Medical Student
4 min read
When Healthy Food Isn’t Accessible: The Overlooked Struggle for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities face unique barriers to accessing nutritious food, highlighting the need for more inclusive, community-driven solutions.
Jia Li, PhD
Research Scientist
3 min read
Don’t Forget Your Heart: Why Exercise After a Spinal Cord Injury is a Game-Changer
Understand the importance of regular exercise after a spinal cord injury and how it can help improve heart health.
Matthew Farrow
Postdoctoral Fellow
3 min read
Creatine Monohydrate: More Than Muscle Gains — Could It Aid Spinal Cord Injury Recovery?
Discover how creatine monohydrate, a popular supplement for muscle strength and recovery, may offer additional benefits beyond the gym.
Ayush Mehra
Medical Student
12 min read
Recovering from Spinal Cord Injury: What Research Says | Pro-Sci
An interview with Ceren Yarar-Fisher, PhD, and the PRO-SCI team exploring recent research in spinal cord injury recovery and rehabilitation.
Ceren Yarar-Fisher, PhD
Principal Investigator
4 min read
Magnesium Miracle? Exploring Its Role in Spinal Cord Injury
A deep dive into magnesium's neuroprotective effects on spinal cord injury recovery.
Sana Chahande
Clinical Research Assistant
Kerollos Ibrahim
Medical Student