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Monthly Archives: September 2013

Paralytic jumper an inspiration to the disabled

SIBU: Barely a day in Sibu, Canadian BASE jumper Lonnie Bissonnette has become an instant inspiration to people here, particularly the disabled. Lonnie, 48, paralysed...

What Kids Should Know About Spinal Injuries in Sports

A push to alert high school athletes about neck injuries A new push is under way to raise awareness of a little-understood but dangerous risk...

Athlete keeps racing after spinal-cord injury

Judging from his time in the City of Roses half-marathon Sunday, a spinal-cord injury hasn't slowed Zach Young down. The Southeast Missouri State University student...

Non-UTI Problems Common with Urethral Catheters

A group of researchers would like to broaden urologists' conception of common complications from indwelling urethral catheters to include more than urinary tract infections. In...

Wheelchair relay event raises awareness about living with spinal injuries

WATERLOO — Suddenly Jesse Redden needed a wheelchair and help with just about everything after a car crash damaged his spine, paralyzing him from...

Rutgers retires Eric LeGrand’s No. 52 jersey

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) -- Moments after becoming the first player in the 144-year history of Rutgers football to have his jersey retired, Eric LeGrand...

Adaptive Sports Equipment Inc.

We strive to supply athletes with unique needs with the appropriate specialized equipment for a wide range of athletic disciplines. Whether you're drawn to...

Paraplegic man to compete in 10k

Riggs seeks to utilize muscle memory therapy CEDAR CITY — September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month and one Cedar City man hopes to bring...

Scientists grow new stem cells in a living mouse

LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have succeeded in generating new stem cells in living mice and say their success opens up possibilities for the regeneration...

Kelly Brush Ride raises record $300,000

A record number of riders participated in Vermont's largest charity ride, the Kelly Brush Century Ride powered by VBT Bicycle and Walking Vacations, helping...