Couldn’t be prouder of our Senior Occupational Therapist, Twinkle Luthra, who presented her research poster at the 63rd International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) Conference in Antwerp, Belgium – the most prestigious global platform in spinal cord injury care and research.

Twinkle’s work focuses on the development of a novel outcome measure for Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)-Spinal Cord Injury-Instrumental Activities of Daily living (SCI-IADL) Measure a culturally sensitive patient reported outcome measure specifically tailored for individuals with spinal cord injury – a much-needed addition to the international therapy outcome measures. Her research draws from real-world practice and patient input, addressing a huge gap in how we measure community reintegration and functional independence post-SCI.

What makes this moment even more special is the humility with which she walked into the conference – never having imagined she’d attend ISCoS, let alone present her own work.

But her presence there wasn’t luck. It was earned through sharp clinical insight, perseverance in research, and a deep commitment to meaningful outcomes for patients.

Twinkle didn’t just share data, she sparked conversations, built global connections, and left many of us inspired.

Here’s to the rise of clinician-researchers who keep patient-centred innovation at the heart of rehabilitation.

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