Research shows high number of people with spinal cord injuries from high-risk sports

As the ski season kicks off, new research from UBC is shedding light on the number of spinal cord injuries that British Columbians are getting from high-risk sports. Dr. Brian Kwon, who leads the research, says that mountain biking is the most dangerous sport for spinal cord injuries, which often lead to permanent and life-altering paralysis. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #mountainbiking #health #safety #injury #spinalcordinjury #ubc