Tag: Physical Rehabilitation
Pressure mapping system identifies right cushion to prevent sores for wheelchair users
A new pressure mapping system at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital that helps clinicians determine the suitability of a wheelchair cushion is making life a little...
Overseas treatment risky
Stem cell procedures lack evidence
PHILADELPHIA — In February, Marcela DeVivo took her baby son to the Dominican Republic and paid $30,000 to have him...
Fund-raiser will help injured student find more independence – with a converted van
GODFREY - Kelly Dorris' life has changed over the last two years - but it certainly hasn't stopped.
After experiencing a severe spinal cord injury...
Wave Broke Modestan’s Neck, ‘Miracles’ Put Him Back on His Feet
Jul. 27--The fog had burned off, the sand at Pismo Beach was beginning to sizzle and Modesto Realtor Fred Miller finally was hot...
Turlock man back to defend gold at wheelchair games
Three weeks after the auto accident, Joe Velasquez remained in his hospital bed in Pocatello, Idaho. His neck was broken, his spinal cord severely...
Help for spinal cord patients
People with spinal cord injuries are getting help with their sex life through an innovative new programme.
The Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit and the Association...
Spinal injury not stopping Plum City man
PLUM CITY - It only takes a few minutes of conversation with Gordy Luebker to realize his determination to full recovery from a spinal...
SCI Recovery Project
The SCI Recovery Project is an exercise based recovery program for individuals who have suffered a spinal cord injury or related trauma. We understand...
Wheelchair-Bound Coach Ricker Still Sharing Knowledge
The sound of basketballs rhythmically hitting the gym floor filled the inside of Eastview Recreation Center.
In one corner, a man’s face familiar to basketball...
Paralyzed driver ahead of schedule
Whatever anyone thinks of him or his situation, Josh Howard says, never call him a quitter.
Howard, 22, of Byhalia, Miss., has been paralyzed since...
