Shepherd Center begins the final stage of its clinical trials for robotics-assisted walking device

Developer Parker Hannifin Corp. describes the exoskeleton device – called Indego – as a “powered orthosis worn around the waist and legs that allows individuals with spinal cord injuries to stand and walk.” Clare Hartigan describes it as revolutionary. “People who…

Neurological and psychological effects of SCUBA diving and high altitude exercise on individuals with chronic spinal cord injury

http://vimeo.com/79357580 Dr. Becker discusses the benefits noted when people with SCI participate in these activities, including improvements in spasticity, ASIA motor and sensory scores, and PTSD symptoms.

Potassium channel blockers to restore impulse conduction in SCI – Dr. Riyi Shi

http://vimeo.com/80311782 Dr. Shi discusses the potential of PCB’s as a treatment option to restore axonal conduction and gain recovery of function. (Presentation and video courtesy of Unite 2 Fight Paralysis)

Man moves paralysed hand with his own thoughts

http://youtu.be/fEbioFpdK5E 23-year old Ian Burkhart has become the first patient ever to move his paralysed hand by using his thoughts. The team at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center implanted a chip in Ian’s head to read his thoughts about…

Neural devices to activate and rehabilitate the injured spinal cord – Dr. Chet Moritz

http://vimeo.com/82751773 Dr. Moritz summarizes the current state-of-the-art in brain-computer interfaces and neural devices, then discusses the technique of intraspinal stimulation and its potential rehabilitative benefits. (Courtesy of Unite 2 Fight Paralysis)