Tag: Equipment
Standing Wheelchair Gives New Mobility To Spinal Injury Victims
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAGjGU4pq9s
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) –– According to the National Spinal Cord Injury statistical center, 270,000 Americans live with a spinal cord injury.
But now, there’s a...
Boy receives Track Chair from Outdoor Ability Foundation
Tucker Wick is a boy who loves the outdoors, but getting around isn't easy. Trying to find the right "tools" to be outside has been a struggle. But today, thanks to the Outdoor Ability Foundation he's getting freedom, in the form of a really cool ride.
UofL, Frazier Rehab equipment gives hope to paralyzed children
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —The University of Louisville and Frazier Rehab unveiled new equipment Thursday that's giving hope to children who are paralyzed. It's paving the way for mobility for one little boy who was told, from birth, he would never walk, stand or sit up on his own.
Quadriplegic prepares for Mount Adams climb with Pasco man’s expertise
Fifteen years after Pete Rieke of Pasco became the first paralyzed climber to conquer Mount Rainier on his own power, he’s taking on a...
Paralyzed Cyclist Takes the Ride of His Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX_hn3Xf90g
Martyn Ashton wants to inspire others
In 2013, stunt cyclist Martyn Ashton, a former world champion mountain biker, crashed during a cycling event and was...
High-tech equipment, good attitude help after spinal cord injury
Standing in one place is exercise for Frank Muegge, 57. “I stand for an hour a day to prevent bone problems like osteoporosis.”
Muegge is...
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...
Introducing HARMONY, an Advanced Rehabilitation Robot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=10&v=9EF1hmdt83c
Developed at the Cockrell School of Engineering, HARMONY is a first-of-its-kind, two-armed rehabilitation exoskeleton that is poised to revolutionize the field of rehabilitative robotics.
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Broadened Horizons
Broadened Horizons develops and delivers unique, innovative solutions empowering those with upper extremity physical mobility limitations with tools to break down barriers and lead...
On anniversary of accident, paralyzed Severn man hopes for independence
There are moments in time that can forever alter your life. Evan Cronhardt’s life changed its course on April 10, 2008 as he was...