Tag: Functional Electrical Stimulation
New trick was devised to supply Belgian arms to Nepal
Eric WEERTS, Belgian Physical Therapist
This is my first visit to the Kingdom of Nepal. I am in effect excited to see the mighty Himalayas...
Australian scientists re-grow cut cord
In a world first, Australian researchers have discovered a mechanism for greatly enhancing regrowth of spinal cord nerves after they are damaged, restoring the...
Where should spinal-cord-injured persons go for rehabilitation?
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA at 1-800-962-9629) maintains a current list of all accredited programs... over 50 in all. Some factors...
Stem-cell studies divide America
Is Sen. John Kerry "a cannibal in a suit?" Or does the Democratic presidential nominee’s platform on embryonic stem-cell research offer the best-known hope...
Paraplegic not held back by tractor mishap
CAT SPRING - Lloyd Klaus is a talented woodworker, with beautiful steamer trunks and lazy Susans his specialties.
Once a commercial sawmill operator, he has...
New University College London Unit Holds Out Hope Of Repair Of Spinal Cord Injuries
Clinical trials that could ultimately lead to repair of spinal cord injuries are scheduled to begin within three years at University College London, following...
Spinal Cord Repair Trials Given Go-Ahead
Human trials of a technique with the potential to repair spinal cord injuries are set to start within three years, experts said today.
The work,...
University of Florida researchers reveal secret lives of genes during spinal injury
The body attempts to heal a damaged spinal cord in much the same way it repairs skin after simple cuts and scrapes, an insight...
What is the nerve center at L1? Why can’t anyone with an injury below...
T The part of the spinal cord that is situated at the bony segmental level of L1 contains most of the spinal cord that...
What is spasticity and neuropathic pain?
Spinal cord injury disconnects the brain from the spinal cord below the injury site. The spinal cord below the injury site does not...
