Yearly Archives: 2012
Paralyzed Athlete Eric LeGrand Signs On as Sportscaster With Bucs
Eric LeGrand is being hailed as an inspiration after he accepted an offer to work as a sportscaster for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The former...
Wheelchair Breakdowns Becoming More Common
Medicare Reimbursement Chances May Contribute to Increased Rates of Breakdowns and Consequences
Newswise — Philadelphia, Pa. (April 27, 2012) – Wheelchair-dependent patients with spinal cord...
Faces For Charity 2012 – Upload, Donate, Race!
Red Bull charity Wings for Life has released a film to promote its collaboration with the energy drink’s Formula One team
Work gets started on spinal cord injury ‘cure’
Researchers hope a "cure" for serious disabilities could soon be found in a Wollongong laboratory.
A $4.7 million research program launched yesterday could produce a...
Wheelchair athletes show off skills in quad rugby
Emily Shryock got involved in the sport of quad rugby to stay active and competitive despite using a wheelchair. What she gained was independence.
“When...
How to Build a Wheelchair Ramp
Ramps are typically built in order to improve home accessibility for people who can't use stairs or need a gentler, less stressful way to...
Zander Lee – Custom Physical Therapy Tables
These tables were designed for injured people to stretch, roll and attain general well-being.
Many uses: physical therapy, massage, yoga, pilates, exercise, stretching and more…
These...
Brain Electrodes Could Mean Movement For Spinal Injury Patients
Imagine moving an object by simply thinking about that action.
“Locomotor” Therapy May Bring Movement Back After Paralysis
Locomotor therapy is being used to strengthen the muscles of people with spinal cord injuries, experts hope that it has the potential to bring...
Researchers create brain-computer interface that bypasses spinal cord injury paralysis
Scientists at Northwestern University in Chicago, with funding from the National Institutes of Health, have successfully bypassed the spinal cord and restored fine motor...
