Yearly Archives: 2008
Lawsuit claims school board, others negligent
DURHAM -- The family of an injured teen wrestler, now confined to a wheelchair, is seeking $65 million in damages.
The statement of claim filed...
Creative physical therapy improves lives of people with paralysis
Every 41 minutes someone sustains a spinal cord injury. Almost half of these injuries are due to Motor vehicle crashes, followed by the next...
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Launches First-Ever National Advertising Campaign
The Reeve Foundation debuts new national ad campaign giving consumers a look into the world of paralysis
SHORT HILLS, N.J., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The...
Superior Van & Mobility
Superior Van & Mobility is celebrating its 30th year of serving customers. The world of Mobility Products, including wheelchair accessible vans and lifts, can...
Ex-Kwantlen student launches paper while coping with spinal-cord injury
Starting a student newspaper is a challenge under the best of circumstances. Doing this while partially paralyzed takes it to a whole new level.
These...
Simple steps reduce spinal cord injury
With fair weather and more tolerable temperatures, the arrival of fall months often draws people outdoors to enjoy a variety of activities. However, as...
Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center at UofK
The Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC) at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine was established in 1999 to promote both...
Researchers develop therapy to treat paralysis
"The majority of the research programs at the Cleveland FES Center focus on spinal cord injury (SCI) and stroke," Mary Buckett, Cleveland FES researcher,...
Leo Maxam, The Green Room: Disabled surfer will ride in Cold Water Classic today
Inside the competitors' tent at the O'Neill Cold Water Classic you'll find a long rack of brightly colored and stickered-up surfboards, all stashed by...
Paralyzed vet finds freedom donning a wet suit
Rio Rancho, N.M. -- Jim Hay knows a thing or two about adventure and he certainly isn't one to shy away from a...
