Tag: Spinal Cord Injury
Life changing, not life ending
It’s quiet under the water. The roar of the rapids muted.
But Peter Chisholm’s heart raced as he fought to grab the loops of his...
Nonprofit builds dream homes for wounded service veterans
Standing watch at a post in Iraq, former Humble resident Anthony Thompson did not know that he and members of his crew were in...
Cheerleading Is Leading Cause Of Catastrophic Injury In Young Women
As a bright, young cheerleader trying out for the high school varsity squad, 14-year-old Laura Jackson had everything going for her.
But when a back...
Spinal Cord Injury Health Byte
Spinal Cord Injury is a very serious injury that can be very severe depending on the injury.
‘You’ve got to keep going’
Jill Mason embodies challenges, successes of people living with spinal-cord injuries
One of the annoying things about life with two paralyzed legs is time, Jill...
Understanding Spinal Injury – Complete and Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
In the evaluation of spinal injuries, they are often classified as complete or incomplete injuries. Traditionally, a complete spinal cord injury meant that there...
Finding the right connection after spinal cord injury
In a major step in spinal cord injury research, scientists at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have demonstrated that regenerating...
Patients With Spinal Cord Injuries Go Sailing
DENVER (CBS4) ― Craig Hospital patients took their rehabilitation outside on Friday for "Hobie Day."
It was a chance for people with spinal cord injuries...
Climbing Mountains
K. Eric Larson and a few pals had planned a mountain climbing trip to Mount Rainier when the idea hit him: turn the trip...
Food Dye for Spinal Injuries?
A study shows blue food dye can reduce harm to the spinal cord after injury. Dr. Jennifer Ashton explains the research to Harry Smith.
