Spinal Cord Injury

Overcoming Muscle Spasticity to Help Paraplegics Walk Again

High-frequency spinal cord stimulation effectively reduces muscle spasticity in patients with incomplete spinal cord injuries, enabling better rehabilitation outcomes.

Spinal Cord Injury

Cat Locomotion Could Unlock Better Human Spinal Cord Injury Treatment

Cat locomotion is being used to understand how the spinal cord works to help humans with spinal cord injury walk and maintain balance.

Spinal Cord Injury

STIMO Study IDs Neurons That Restore Walking After Paralysis

In a multi-year STIMO study, scientists have identified the specific neurons that are activated and remodeled by spinal cord stimulation.

Social Support Promotes Rehab Participation in Mice After Spinal Cord Injury

by Debbie Overman | Oct 4, 2022 | Spinal Cord Injury

Consider enabling spinal cord injury patients to exercise and rehab together for social bonding and to spur their recovery forward, per study.

Epigenetic Treatment in Mice Improves Spinal Cord Regeneration After Injury

by Debbie Overman | Sep 21, 2022 | Spinal Cord Injury

Weekly treatments with an epigenetic activator can aid the regrowth of sensory and motor neurons in the spinal cord, a study suggests.

Reeve Foundation NPRC Presents New Underserved Populations Factsheet During Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month

by Debbie Overman | Sep 20, 2022 | Association News, Spinal Cord Injury

The National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) published a new series of resource sheets for underserved communities living with disabilities.

Fundraising for Medical Expenses: What You Need to Know, at The Reeve Summit 2022

by Debbie Overman | Sep 16, 2022 | Association News, Industry News, Spinal Cord Injury

Help Hope Live, Sonny Mullen, will share key insights about keeping a medical crisis from being a financial Crisis at the Reeve Summit 2022.

Up-LIFT Pivotal Study to Restore Arm and Hand Function in People with SCI Nets Positive Results

by Debbie Overman | Sep 13, 2022 | Spinal Cord Injury

The Up-LIFT pivotal study evaluating ARC-EX Therapy achieved its endpoint of improvement in upper extremity strength and function.

Restoring Movement After Spinal Cord Injury Focus of New Research

by Debbie Overman | Sep 7, 2022 | Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers aim to understand the changes in the neural circuits that may improve motor function after spinal cord injury.

United Spinal Association Announces #StrongWheeled Together Finalists

by Debbie Overman | Sep 6, 2022 | Association News, Conditions, Industry News, Spinal Cord Injury

United Spinal Association announces the finalists for its #StrongWheeled Together Awards honoring individuals from the SCI/D community.

Paralyzed Veterans of America 2022 Healthcare Summit + Expo Kicks Off

by Debbie Overman | Aug 29, 2022 | Association News, Industry News, Spinal Cord Injury

Thought leaders in SCI research, science, and tech join with clinicians at Paralyzed Veterans of America 2022 Healthcare Summit + Expo.

Brennan Rehabilitation Foundation Awards Lifetime Grants to Three Spinal Cord Injury Survivors

by Debbie Overman | Aug 25, 2022 | Association News, Industry News, Spinal Cord Injury

Brennan Rehabilitation Foundation announces three recipients of the Socrates Award, yearly funds to to aid SCI survivors’ ongoing care.

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces 3rd Annual Reeve Summit 2022

by Debbie Overman | Aug 23, 2022 | Association News, Industry News, Spinal Cord Injury

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation will host the 3rd annual Reeve Summit 2022 on October 13 and 14, 2022 in Washington, DC.

Untapped Potential of Stem Cells Could Help Repair Spinal Cord Damage

by Debbie Overman | Aug 22, 2022 | Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury

Scientists ID stem cells that respond to injury in the central nervous system of mice. They could help treat brain and spinal cord injuries.

Can a Human with a Spinal Cord Injury Walk and Run?

by Debbie Overman | Aug 15, 2022 | Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers have successfully recovered muscle movements in a model of mice with spinal cord injury through organic artificial nerves.

Travel Considerations for Wheelchair Users with SCI

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Aug 12, 2022 | Spinal Cord Injury

Occupational therapists can leverage their unique training in activity analysis and environmental adaptations to help clients with SCI prepare for the challenges they may face when traveling.