CIME: Clinic for Intensive and Neuromodulation for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
CIME is a research program established in 2023 that follows the Living Lab approach, meaning it is conducted in close collaboration with patients and clinical teams at the Gingras-Lindsay Rehabilitation Institute of Montreal (IRGLM). Supported by the LRH Foundation, the program takes place directly within the rehabilitation facilities.
Background
Three Research Priorities
For individuals with a spinal cord injury, CIME focuses on three key areas: motor recovery, bladder and bowel control, and pain reduction.
126
people
were admitted to the IRGLM in 2022–2023 for rehabilitation following a new spinal cord injury.
7 research projects
within the CIME program address these priorities using neuromodulation and activity-based therapy.
Our Vision
CIME’s vision is to enhance intensive functional rehabilitation following a spinal cord injury by integrating innovative approaches, such as neuromodulation—which uses electrical or magnetic stimulation to influence nervous system activity and promote recovery—with current best clinical practices, including activity-based therapy.
We aim to complement the care provided at the IRGLM by giving patients access to these innovative interventions.
Observe our program in action
Discover the Latest News from the CIME Program
We are pleased to announce that the Upper Limb, Lower Limb, and FES Bike projects have been awarded Mitacs grants of $296,666, $240,000, and $293,333, ...
- Grant
The CIME program organized a Christmas meal bringing together the various stakeholders involved in the project, offering a valuable opportunity for connection, discussion, and shared ...
- Festive Gathering
e had the privilege of welcoming Julie Yew Hin, a recognized practitioner in sports acupuncture, neuro-acupuncture, and medical auriculotherapy, for a presentation focused on her ...
- Clinical Exchange
The CIME team participated in the CSCI-RA (Canadian Spinal Cord Injury – Rehabilitation Association) conference this year, represented by Dorothy Barthélemy, Lucie Chesné, Héloïse Bourgeois, ...
- Conference
The CIME program team was pleased to take part in the Journée Québec des lésions médullaires (JQLM) organized by Mémo Québec. During the event, Dorothy ...
- Conference
We are delighted to announce that Sujata Sinha won the Best Poster Award at the Canadian Neuromodulation Society (CNS) Conference in Quebec City. Her poster, ...
- Conference
Part of the CIME team recently traveled to Quebec City to participate in the Canadian Neuromodulation Society (CNS) Conference, an event that brings together neurosurgeons, ...
- Conference
Our partners
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