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Keeping and Strengthening Friendships Post-Injury

A spinal cord injury can change friendships — in some cases making them stronger, and in other cases, causing them to end abruptly.

Apr 5, 2016
Bowel Programs for Spinal Cord Injury

A new Factsheet that summarizes the latest medical advice about dealing with bowel health after a spinal cord injury has just been issued.

Mar 29, 2016
Actor Uses Exoskeleton Onstage

Michael Patrick Thornton is getting rave reviews for his performance as Shakespeare's Richard III while wearing an exoskeleton.

Mar 15, 2016
Nova and Don, a Love Story…

Spinal cord injuries are now occurring later in life. The average age at injury is now 42.6 years. Here's how one senior couple is coping.

Feb 23, 2016
Can an Unorthodox Operation Reverse Paraplegia?

“One Small Step,” focuses on the story of Darek Fidyka, who has regained the ability to walk while wearing leg braces.

Jan 23, 2016
New Beginning for Vets With ReWalk

The ReWalk system is a robotic exoskeleton that allows individuals with certain types of paralysis to stand and walk.

Jan 11, 2016
Paralyzed Vet Walks Again

R.J. Anderson, injured in 2012 in an accident that left him with quadriplegia, walked out the door of a hospital with the help of an exoskeleton.

Apr 9, 2015
Understanding Spinal Cord Injury

An important new factsheet offers a basic understanding of the functions of the spinal cord and how they might change after injury.

Mar 10, 2015
What Recovery Means to a Former Olympic Swimmer

Gold medalist Amy Van Dyken-Rouen talks about her road to recovery after a spinal cord injury.

Sep 29, 2014
2012 Paralympics Draws a Crowd

The 2012 Paralympics in London drew the largest crowds ever recorded for Paralympic events.

Sep 7, 2012
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What is a Spinal Cord Injury?

A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage or trauma to the spinal cord that causes loss of movement and feeling below the site of the injury.

Oct 26, 2011
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