Symptomatic spinal cord tethering is a condition where the spinal cord becomes attached or stuck to surrounding tissues.
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Florida Woman Finds Passion for Archery After Paralysis
Finding adaptive archery helped Tracey Otto find herself again. May 4, 2023![]()
New Drug Enables Spinal Cord to Repair Itself
Clinical Trial of NVG-291 at Shirley Ryan AbilityLabInjections of a new drug that enabled paralyzed animals to recover mobility and/or bladder function will begin clinical trials at the Shjrley Ryan Jan 19, 2022![]()
“Forever a Champion” Tells a Compelling Story
By Thea FlaumMeet Claire Connon, a charming, sunny, stubbornly confident English wheelchair racer who, at the age of 33, has triumphantly conquered the twin nightm Aug 17, 2021![]()
Utilizing the Power of Sport to Change Perception of Disability
Nearly a decade ago I became a member of the disability community, a community that at the time I knew nothing about. Nov 27, 2017![]()
Please Encourage Your Children to Ask About My Disability
These are two real-life scenarios that have happened to me in the last year. Nov 24, 2017![]()
MEET JAMES SHEPHERD – By Thea Flaum
You’ve probably heard of the Shepherd Center in Atlanta if you’ve been living with spinal cord injury for a while. Nov 13, 2017![]()
The Athlete in Me Won’t Stop
My sports-toned and -nurtured legs hadn’t responded to rehab the way they’d been expected to because they couldn’t. Oct 20, 2017![]()
Employers Miss Opportunities for Workers with Disabilities
Most employers often overlook recruiting and training practices that could expand employment opportunities according to a national survey. Oct 10, 2017![]()
LIVING with a Spinal Cord Injury
I feel it must be said; my spinal cord injury doesn’t define me, it is a part of me, but it in no way defines who I am. Sep 29, 2017![]()
Take Back the Kitchen
Getting back into the kitchen after spinal cord injury isn’t easy for most – literally and figuratively. Sep 25, 2017![]()
For those adapting to disabilities, sports put focus on what’s possible rather than what isn’t
Adaptive sports are more than just games. They play an essential role in the lives of many people with disabilities. Sep 18, 2017 |