From the lowest of lows to the highest of highs, this is the story of an extraordinary man attempting to accomplish an incredible dream. Meet Steve Plain. Three years ago, Steve was lying in hospital in Perth and was told…
Month: December 2017
Partnership with Australian Turf Club helps to raise over $60,000
Earlier this year, SpinalCure was chosen as the official Charity Partner of the Year by the Australian Turf Club (ATC). The ATC places significant and genuine emphasis on community engagement, partnering with charities to provide opportunities for fundraising. Through this…
UTS Neurostimulation project update
This will be the first clinical research program outside the US to continue the development of Professor Reggie Edgerton’s ground-breaking neurostimulation treatments which are returning feeling and function to people with chronic spinal cord injury. Professor Edgerton, in addition to…
Insurance giants back SpinalCure
Two of Australia’s largest insurance firms, Swiss Re and Lloyd’s Australia have pledged their support to SpinalCure’s quest to introduce neurostimulation treatments to Australia. The companies hope that other insurance companies will follow suit and support the initiative, which not…
Spinal cord epidural stimulation effects on urogenital and bowel outcomes
This study aims to investigate the effects of spinal cord epidural stimulation as an alternative approach to improve bladder, bowel and sexual function after SCI. Spinal cord epidural stimulation, along with activity-based training, may help provide an appropriate level of…