Yearly Archives: 2019
Former boxer opens adaptive gym for people living with paralysis
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Former boxing champion and Rhode Island native Gary “Tiger” Balletto opened the doors Tuesday to the state’s first adaptive gym...
Probiotics and Spinal Cord Injury
We often hear that probiotics are good bacteria—but why? What makes certain bacteria “good” or “bad”? And does taking a daily dose of probiotics...
Women’s wheelchair rugby takes over Houston
University of Houston hosts the nation's first Women’s World Wheelchair Rugby Invitational Clinic
As Karah Behrend grabbed the rims of her wheelchair and thrusted her...
39th National Veterans Wheelchair Games Showcases Veteran Athletic Spirit
Over 600 Veterans to participate in rehabilitation event co-sponsored by VA and PVA
WASHINGTON – More than 600 military Veterans from across the country, Puerto...
An ‘EpiPen’ for spinal cord injuries
ANN ARBOR—An injection of nanoparticles can prevent the body’s immune system from overreacting to trauma, potentially preventing some spinal cord injuries from resulting in...
Partnership key to fitness success for people with spinal cord injury
UBC research shows personal input and collaboration provide positive results
New co-created research at UBC’s Okanagan campus has resulted in ground-breaking increases in physical activity...
KINOVA’s “JACO” is a robotic arm designed to give independence to power wheelchair users
Developed by the quebec based company KINOVA, ‘JACO’ is an assistive robotic arm created to improve the quality of life of power wheelchair users....
Rewiring of nerves gives movement to paralyzed arms and hands
Researchers from Australia have successfully “rewired” the nerves within the paralyzed arms of some accident survivors and provided them with successful movement of arms...
Toddler With Spina Bifida Can Now Get Around Thanks to Dad’s Creative Invention
https://youtu.be/tt4lfK1U4mY
A loving dad wanted his toddler son with spina bifida to have more mobility, so he created a device to help.
Doctors had realized...
Dating After a Spinal Cord Injury
Don’t let your spinal cord injury tank your self-esteem.
Forty-seven people get a spinal cord injury every day in the U.S. That’s more than 17,500...
