Buying a power wheelchair is a big decision. It needs to fulfill your needs at home, meet your transportation needs outside the home, and also address the unique requirements of your disability. While sales people have in depth knowledge about a variety of chairs, they may not have the expertise necessary to ensure the chair […]
Spinal Stimulators Enable Parazlyed Men to Move Their Legs
There are now 4 young men paralyzed from the chest down, who have regained some control of their lower limbs, thanks to an implanted electrode array. The device is inserted into the spinal cord. According to the National Institutes of Health, the implant “…emits a pattern of electrical signals that can evoke muscle activity in […]
Bionic Suits Help Paraplegics Walk Again
Some amazing technological advances are having a profound and positive effect on individuals suffering from spinal cord injury. Bionic research has led to the development of assistive devices which strap directly onto an individual’s body. These devices enable movement and provide the wearer with much greater freedom of movement and control over their environments. One […]
