spinal cord injury

Meeting Children Where They Are: The John A. Coleman School

...  Children's Rehabilitation Center also features an aquatic center where the pool is heated to a soothing 92 degrees. The pool is used, Sue explains, to build range of motion in physical therapy but can also often facilitate speech in children who … Read more on HamletHub Paralyzed veteran eyes own rehab center For the past 18 months, that battle has meant four-hour roundtrips from his New Tampa home twice a week for three hours of intensive therapy at Project Walk Orlando, a spinal cord injury rehabilitation center. But while the sessions are productive … Read more on Tbo.com Read ...

KMI at A.T. Still University

  KMI at A.T. Still University – Dr. Jim Lynskey talks about his clinical trials at A.T. Still University using the Hand Mentor and Foot Mentor. Two patients talk about their experiences in …   Jupiter Medical Center gets to the heart of the problem Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that can help diagnose epilepsy and aid in the diagnosis of a stroke (CVA), transient ischemic attack (TIA), syncope, headaches, meningitis or encephalitis. Cardiac Rehabilitation. For patients who have experienced … Read more on Palm Beach Post Read more... ...

Spinal Cord Injury Treatment: an Overview of Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury usually comes about as a result of a sudden or traumatic blow on the spine that either dislocates or fractures the vertebrae. The damage usually takes effect immediately when the disc material and bone fragments tear or bruise the tissues, but the spine is not severed at this time. Most injuries are likely to cause compression and fractures to the vertebrae. This leads to the damage of axons, whose major role is to carry signals across the spine from the brain to other parts ...

Neuropathologists Disagree on Child's Cause of Death

...  of death She testified she received Kaiden's brain and spinal cord from the State Medical Examiner's Office about two weeks after the autopsy to allow for chemical preservation of the tissues. The container also held the child's eyes and a gauze bag she said … Read more on Newton Daily News Neuralstem, Inc. (CUR) news: Neuralstem: Sizing Up Potential Key Events Of 2014 The company is about to start a Phase I trial in the US using NSI-566 cells in the treatment of chronic spinal cord injury. It is also starting a Phase I trial using NSI-566 cells in China in ischemic stroke patients. Both of these trials could start … Read more on Seeking Alpha Read ...

Spinal Cord Injury Rehab: Getting Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

...  injuries and spinal cord damage cannot heal with time. In fact statistics indicate that of the 1.5 million people who suffer spinal cord injuries in United States annually, 500,000 of them die. This is devastating and the affected family needs to see that justice has been served. Unlike other accident injury cases, spinal cord injuries are unique. It is for this reason that if you know of a friend or family members who has suffered spinal cord injuries that you help them get in touch with Spinal cord injury attorney Sacramento. Read ...

What Questions to Ask at Nursing Home Interview?

Question by Whoa!: What questions to ask at nursing home interview? Hello, I have an interview tomorrow at a nursing home for volunteer work. I’m in college and my interest is in occupational therapy. I will be working with the rehab department. I could tell she expects me to ask a lot of questions in regards to my volunteer work, however I don’t have any except what they require me to wear. Does anyone have any questions I should ask. I would hate to be put on the spot and not have anything to ask… Best answer: Read more... ...

Stem Cells for Spinal Cord Injury: Community Outreach San Diego 2011 – Trish Stressman

...  Cells for Spinal Cord Injury: Community Outreach San Diego 2011 – Trish Stressman – Stem cell therapy patient Trish Stressman discusses her recovery from spinal cord injury after undergoing stem cell treatments at the Stem Cell Institute in …   Isaac Toussie Rallies Support for Paralyzed Veterans of America Similarly, PVA is at the forefront in advocating progress for treatment of spinal cord injuries and dysfunction. Donations from private sources provide funding for a slew of veteran services. This private support allows PVA to provide veterans' with … Read more on PR-BG.com (?????????????) (press release) Read ...