An individual may become completely paralyzed because of any number of accidents that interfere with the functioning of the nerves in their body. People who have lost the ability to walk due to spinal ...

An intelligent suit is hoped to significantly improve rehabilitation after a serious spinal cord injury. The AI-supported solution will be developed over the next three years by researchers from ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Successful weaning occurred more often with low level injuries. Prior weaning attempts had failed for many ...

Dr Suparno Ganguly, Director of Neurorehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience, Kolkata, has co-authored a book along with Dr ...

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the lateral hypothalamus (LH) improves walking and promotes recovery in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI), new research showed. This intervention excites ...

Wheelchair propulsion is a critical aspect of mobility for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Effective propulsion techniques not only enhance mobility but also play a significant role in ...

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can temporarily or permanently disrupt critical functions, from sensation to breathing, contributing to substantial patient morbidities that are often lifelong. Researchers ...

O. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming to STAT, she worked at WNYC’s Radiolab and Scientific American, and her ...

At the largest World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care (SBWC) in event history, representatives from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Children’s of Alabama made up 17% of the total ...

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) is excited to announce the creation of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Medicine Fellowship, which will begin ...

The Travis Roy Foundation donated $2 million to Boston-based Spaulding Rehabilitation hospital to provide spinal cord injury equipment to patients, Maine Public reported Oct. 30. The Travis Roy Center ...