
We Are Praxis Spinal Cord Institute
Praxis is a Canadian-based not-for-profit organization that leads global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation and care. We accelerate the translation of discoveries and best practices into improved treatments for people with spinal cord injuries.

Latest News
Keep up-to-date with the latest news and updates from Praxis.

Rethinking Rehab: A Founder’s Journey to Build a Better Device
March 27, 2025
Before stepping into medical technology, Mark Hunter spent years working in semiconductor engineering—a field driven by innovation but lacking the direct human…
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How Direct Engagement with Users Shaped KeyGrip’s Path Forward
March 26, 2025
KeyGrip is a simple implanted stimulation system that provides lateral pinch to people with cervical spinal cord injury, enabling them to pick…
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Grant Recipients for Translational Research & Best Practice Implementation Open Funding Competitions
April 7, 2025
Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is proud to announce the grant recipients from its Translational Research (TR) and Best Practice Implementation (BPI) open…
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A look at Spinal Cord Injury in Canada in 2022
October 31, 2024
Published in 2023, The RHSCIR network report is a detailed look at clinical and demographic data collected from 682 tSCI and 466…
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Read the Praxis annual report 2023
October 18, 2024
We are pleased to share the 2023 Praxis Annual Report, highlighting our commitment to Inclusivity and Engagement.
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Key Initiatives + Resources

Our Impact
At Praxis, we are driven by our vision of a world without paralysis after SCI. Since 2009, we have worked to make exceptional improvements in the health of people with SCI.

Co-Creating a National SCI Care Strategy
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Imagine a world without paralysis after spinal cord injury.