Tag: Paraplegia
Kelly Brush- Skiing with a purpose
It would be understandable if Kelly Brush filled her days with what-ifs.
What if the fencing along the giant slalom course at Jiminy Peak had...
People are more than their wheelchair’; Speaker shares experiences with school classes
A group of Grade 8 boys gained a better understanding of life in a wheelchair through a presentation which complemented some of their in-class...
Medical Marvel
Doctors can't explain why Pat Rummerfield is able to run marathons and race cars. Even so, there are scores of quadriplegics who long to...
Check water depth before swimming
The Spinal Injuries Association is urging Queenslanders to take special care when swimming, driving or traveling through bushland following recent widespread flooding in Queensland.
Acting...
First Published SF-6D Utility Measures For Paraplegia And Tetraplegia
The cost of care and equipment for a person with a high-level spinal cord injury (Tetraplegia) is estimated as $50,000 to $280,000 AUD per...
Stem cells target paralysis
Neuralstem Inc., the tiny Rockville biotech whose human stem cells have helped paralyzed rats walk again, is poised to launch its first trials on...
Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Paralysis
Types of Paralysis
Paraplegia:
It occurs usually due to injury or disease of spinal cord and occurs in both the legs. It is generally accompanied by...
What are the effects of SCI?
The effects of SCI depend on the type of injury and the level of the injury. SCI can be divided into two types...
Scientist’s discovery of role of Aquaporin in spinal injuries recognized with research funding award
Dr. Olivera Nesic-Taylor, an assistant professor in biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Texas, Galveston, was presented with the Erica Nader Award...
Human stem cell treatment restores motor function in paralyzed rats
Rats paralyzed due to loss of blood flow to the spine returned to near normal ambulatory function six weeks after receiving grafts of human...
