Monthly Archives: May 2007
What is the spinal cord and the vertebra?
The spinal cord is about 18 inches long and extends from the base of the brain, down the middle of the back, to about...
Rallying call for the disabled
Disabled people in Greece should try to get out of their homes more, despite the obstacles they encounter on sidewalks, in stores and on...
Adventurer’s next step is to take his first step
It WOULD never have happened if they had just stuck to the plan. But the £8 ($A19) air fares were too good to ignore....
From the lab to the operating room
Dr. Brian Kwon just may be the future of spinal cord research.
The 35-year-old medical specialist splits his professional time these days performing delicate surgeries...
Still making a difference
Twenty years ago, the kind of spinal-cord injury Caleb Brousseau sustained when he landed badly from a 12-metre jump while snowboarding in February would...
Picking up the pace in struggle to walk again
Suspended in a harness over a treadmill, Rich Maloney swung his arms vigorously and propelled his body forward. At his feet, two physical therapists...
Innovative education scheme sees fewer rugby players suffering spinal injuries
Effect of nationwide injury prevention program on serious spinal injuries in New Zealand Rugby Union: an ecologic study
A scheme educating coaches and referees in...
Halo Ring, Crowns or Vest
A halo, also known as a "halo ring" or "halo crown," is a piece of equipment that encircles and is fixed to the head...
Robotic device helps stroke patients, study finds
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Robotic, Elbow, Brace, Myomo, Woodie Flowers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
An electromyographically controlled robotic elbow brace being developed...
Fighting back one ‘huff and puff’ at a time
It is back to business for Dick Maloney. On April 15, the veteran entertainer and disc jockey returned to the airwaves with his Sentimental...
