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
Four Master’s students in professional physiotherapy are involved in the therapies and analyses of the upper limb, lower limb, FES-bike, and bladder components of the ...
- Conference
The CIME program was recently presented by its researchers, coordinators, students, and clinicians during a meeting organized by the Centre d’expertise pour les blessés médullaires ...
- Clinical Exchange
On February 27, 2026, the CIME Program took part in the Canadian Activity-Based Therapy (ABT) Expo, a national event dedicated to rehabilitation approaches for individuals ...
- Conference
As part of the CIME program, a demonstration of neurostimulation and neurophysiological assessment technologies was organized to help clinicians better understand the different stages of ...
- Clinical Exchange
As part of the dissemination activities of the CIME program, Pauline Sabalette, PhD candidate, presented the pain project in the form of a scientific poster ...
- Conference
We are pleased to announce that the Upper Limbs, Lower Limbs, FES Bike and Balance projects have been awarded Mitacs grants of $296,666, $240,000, $293,333, ...
- Grant
The CIME program organized a end-of-year dinner bringing together the various stakeholders involved in the project, offering a valuable opportunity for connection, discussion, and shared ...
- Festive Gathering
Our partners
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