spinal cord injuries

Oregon Trail Rehab Starts in Idaho After Vandals Dig for Treasure

by BoysInEurope2008 Oregon Trail rehab starts in Idaho after vandals dig for treasure In the West, historians have few remaining historical landmarks to study, said BLM archaeologist Suzann Henrikson. In that way, the Oregon Trail is the area's Plymouth Rock. “We don't have a lot of physical evidence,” she said. “We have lost so much in … Read more on The Idaho Statesman Nurse practitioner champions a new model of mind-based rehab … background to buttress her personal experience, Mikal-Flynn has sought in the book to teach doctors and occupational therapists that rehabilitation alone is not enough, that a psychic transformation can go hand-in-hand with levels of physical recovery. Read more on Sacramento Bee Read more... ...

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Results From Phase 2 Clinical

...  Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Results from Phase 2 Clinical … Because of spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, strokes, or other neurogenic bladder conditions, an estimated 100,000 patients in the U.S. have indwelling catheters and episodically suffer from blockage and encrustation. In these … Major medical … Read more on The Herald | HeraldOnline.com Sawlsville selected to attend VIP race experience … almost seven years including three tours to Iraq. On April 19, 2007 Sawlsville came in contact with an IED blast and sustained cervical and ...

Horticulture Therapy Can Benefit Wide Array of People

...  can benefit wide array of people Social is structured to improve personal connections, while physical focuses more on psychological growth and can be useful in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and for stroke victims in hospitals. Vocational horticulture therapy can be helpful in … Read more on phillyBurbs.com St. Luke's expands rehab center The center will reopen to patients Thursday, ready to take on individuals who have suffered strokes, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, spinal cord injuries, burns, multiple traumatic injuries, arthritis, or have had joints replaced. The center … Read more on Allentown Morning Call Read ...

Arm Brace Helps Stroke Survivor Keep Control

...  brace helps stroke survivor keep control The powered brace, whose cost is often covered by a patient's medical insurance, also can be used for recovery from other neurological disorders, such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Phelps … Read more on The Review Paralyzed Veterans of America Recognizes 2013 Summit Sponsor Allergan “Thanks to their generosity we're able to bring together world-renowned clinicians to share their expertise with hundreds of health care professionals and provide them with the most updated information in the field of spinal cord injury patient care … Read more on Fort Mills Times Read ...

Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury – Injured Airline Pilot Flies Again

...  Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury – Injured Airline Pilot Flies Again – Juan Carlos Murillo is a commercial airline pilot who suffered spinal cord injuries in 4 separate areas of his spinal cord. Doctors told him that his injury …   Patients, doctors lining up for medical marijuana certification Spinal cord damage is next, with 192 patients registered so far, followed by multiple sclerosis (141 patients); cancer (62); Crohn's disease (29); wasting syndrome (22); epilepsy (21); glaucoma (20); HIV/AIDS (19); cachexia (13) and Parkinson's (4 … Read more on Ct Post Read ...

Spinal Cord Rehab Centers: Spinal Cord Injuries During Football Season

Football is a violent sport. For many fans, this is part of its appeal. For the players, however, the violence inherent in the game poses a serious health risk. With this year’s football season already begun, there’s no time like the present to focus on the potential for spinal cord injury, measures for prevention, and methods of treatment. Spinal Cord Injuries The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body. It is protected by the vertebrae and extends into the lumbar spine. The signals that pass between the brain and the body via the spinal cord are responsible for regulating our most essential functions: bowel and bladder control, blood pressure, body temperature regulation and sensation. Read ...

Program Helps Disabled Get Back Behind the Wheel

...  public transportation options for those with disabilities, which is why restoring patients' confidence and giving them the skills and tools to drive again is a key to their recovery, said Dr. Kevin Conner, Arlington Memorial's … Read more on Fort Worth Star Telegram Rehab center addition opens with tour for mayor, guests QLI is a private, nonprofit organization that provides specialized rehabilitation and care for young adults with severe physical disability, including brain and spinal cord injuries. Contact the writer: Paige Yowell. [email protected] | 402-444-1414 … Read more on Omaha World-Herald Read ...