Andrei Krassioukov

Electrical stimulation technique helps patients with spinal cord injury

The Conversation published an op-ed about the use of electrical stimulation in spinal cord injuries. The writers, from UBC’s faculty of medicine, were Tom E. Nightingale, a postdoctoral research fellow, […]

Feb 20, 2019

Epidural stimulation involves surgically inserting electrodes permanently above the spinal cord and then stimulating the nerve cells in the spinal cord with electrical currents.

Electrical implant could improve daily activities for people with spinal cord injuries: study

An experimental treatment that sends electrical currents through the spinal cord has improved “invisible” yet debilitating side effects for a B.C. man with a spinal cord injury.

Feb 19, 2018

Researcher seeks to level playing field for Paralympians

Researcher seeks to level playing field for Paralympians

UBC’s Dr. Andrei Krassioukov on the practice of boosting – intentional injury – that can increase blood pressure and may improve performance.

Feb 26, 2014