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Monthly Archives: June 2015

Colorado court rules fired medical marijuana patient can’t get job back

Brandon Coats is a quadriplegic who was fired by Dish Network after failing a drug test in 2010. The company said it has a...

WPI student begins challenging journey after spinal cord injury

The first entry on the grierstrong.com blog set a remarkably honest tone for what will likely be a lifelong journey for Worcester Polytechnic...

Stretchy spinal implant presents new paralysis treatment

A thin and flexible implant that can be applied directly to the surface of the spinal cord to administer electrical and chemical stimulation has...

‘Exciting’ progress for spinal injury drug

Pioneers in the field of neurological therapy want paramedics to be armed with a breakthrough drug to quickly stop the damage spreading. It's the latest...

Quadriplegic overcomes obstacles to pursue horse racing passion

KELOWNA – She’s not exactly a typical horse rider but 62-year-old Adrienne Colby isn’t letting her disability get in the way of her passion....

How to Play Blues Harmonica after a High Level Spinal Cord Injury

A few years ago Jeremy Olson discovered something that could dramatically improve the quality of life of many people. We already know that the harmonica is...

AQA Victoria (Australian Quadraplegic Association)

AQA is a provider of support and services for people who sustain spinal cord injuries (quadriplegia and paraplegia) and similar physical disabilities. AQA provides...

Spire – Spinal Cord Injury Resource & Support Network

Spire was launched in 2015 as a brand of peer-facilitated supports and resources for people with Spinal Cord Injury to help them tackle issues...

Spinal Cord Injuries Drop Among Young, But Rise Among Older Americans

Falls are the major cause among the elderly, researchers say While the overall rate of traumatic spinal cord injuries was stable from 1993 to 2012,...

Neuro Ex

We deliver uniquely modified training programs for those with physical or neurological impairments to improve function and performance Neuro Ex was founded on the goal...