Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems

09/30/2026

SCI Awareness Month might be ending, but learning, connection, and support continue year-round. 💙 Explore MSKTC’s free, research-based resources for living well with SCI: www.msktc.org/sci

09/28/2026

"My mantra? Imagine the unimaginable!" This , we’re sharing the experiences and perspectives of MSKTC Ambassadors and what Living Well with SCI means to them. Thank you Rob!

09/24/2026

What is functional electrical stimulation and how might it support people living with spinal cord injury? For , explore MSKTC’s infographic to learn how FES works, the different types of FES devices, potential benefits, and who may be able to use them. Download the full infographic:
https://msktc.org/sci/infographics/functional-electrical-stimulation-and-spinal-cord-injury

09/22/2026

This , we’re celebrating the experiences and perspectives of people living with spinal cord injury, and the many ways they’re helping others along the way. Thank you for sharing your story, Cynthia Overton!

09/17/2026

Living well with spinal cord injury means paying attention to more than the injury itself. From skin and pain management to bladder, respiratory, and mental health, many aspects of health can be affected after SCI. This , explore MSKTC’s free, research-based resources to learn more about caring for your health and well-being after SCI.
https://msktc.org/sci

09/15/2026

What does living well with SCI look like? For MSKTC Ambassador Jeff Pagels, it means continuing to find new ways to stay active, engaged, and connected to the outdoors. At 77, he’s enjoying new things, including fishing and trap shooting.

09/11/2026

Anxiety can happen at any time after a spinal cord injury—from rehabilitation and returning home to years later. For , explore MSKTC’s research-based resource on anxiety after SCI, including signs to look for and strategies that may help. Explore the factsheet: https://msktc.org/sci/factsheets/anxiety-and-spinal-cord-injury

09/09/2026

Throughout the month, MSKTC is recognizing the SCI community by sharing research-based resources, practical information, and stories from people with lived experience.
Follow along this September as we explore what it means to Live Well With SCI.
Explore MSKTC’s free SCI resources: https://msktc.org/sci

09/01/2026

Susan Robinson-Whelen of the Texas Model Spinal Cord Injury System at TIRR Memorial Hermann and collaborators found that participants experienced multiple forms of abuse—including disability-related abuse—and faced barriers to disclosing abuse, getting help, and leaving unsafe situations. Read the full paper: https://www-sciencedirect-com.air.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S1936657426000981?via%3Dihub

08/26/2026

New research from SCIMS: Allen Heinemann of the Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Model System and colleagues found that physical therapists can help adults with neurologic conditions become more physically active—especially when physical activity is paired with behavior change strategies. Read the abstract:

Little is known about the delivery of physical therapy services to promote physical activity (PA) for adults with neurologic conditions. This systematic review aimed to: (1) identify the roles of physical therapists (PTs) in the delivery of PA ...