Researchers uncover hidden barrier to spinal cord injury recovery
New research from the University of Kentucky has earned a spot on the cover of the Journal of Neuroscience, highlighting a major challenge in spinal cord injury recovery.
Conductive Hydrogel Improves Spinal Cord Injury Monitoring
Researchers have developed a new material that can transmit clear signals during spinal cord injury monitoring, yet remains flexible as the patient moves around.
New system integrates neuroprosthetics with robotics to improve mobility after spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injuries are life-altering, often leaving individuals with severe mobility impairments. While rehabilitation robotics-devices that guide movement during therapy-have improved training for those with spinal cord injuries,
Implant, Robotics Can Ease Paralysis From Spinal Cord Injuries
The seamless integration of spinal cord stimulation with rehabilitation or recreational robotics will accelerate the deployment of this therapy into the standard of care and th
Rehab robotics and synced zaps restore movement after spinal injury
A new study has tested innovative proof-of-concept technology that syncs electrical stimulation with rehabilitation robotics to enable individuals paralyzed after spinal injury to move more naturally.
Combining Robotics and Neuroprosthetics for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
A group of researchers at .NeuroRestore has recently created a system that seamlessly combines rehabilitation robots with an implanted spinal cord neuroprosthesis.
Optogenetic mouse model aids study of limb spasticity after spinal cord injury
Researchers at the University of Ottawa have made a significant advancement in the field of spinal cord injury research, ...
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Spinal Cord Injury Model System
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Spinal Cord Injury Model System (UAB-SCIMS) maintains this Information Network as a resource to promote knowledge in the areas of research, health and quality ...
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Onward picks up grants to support spinal cord stim for Parkinson’s
Onward Medical today announced two new grants to support early clinical feasibility studies for its investigational ARC-IM ...
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Two doctors help patients with spinal cord injuries walk again
(Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) Neither Bloch nor Courtine began their careers trying to find treatments for spinal cord injury. Bloch has long been interested in restoring motor function to people ...
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FAQs about Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
If you or a loved one is faced with a spinal cord injury, you will likely have many questions. In this section, you will find answers to some of the common questions along with resources for you to ...
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Clinical trial tests herpes virus-based therapy for neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury
A modified herpes virus that targets spinal cord nerve cells to treat neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury is underway in a first-in-human clinical trial by UTHealth Houston at TIRR ...