He broke his neck diving into a pool. 20 years later, new technology is helping him recover
Podcast |
Soundside
Publisher |
KUOW
Media Type |
audio
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Daily News
News
Publication Date |
May 20, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:21:44
In a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers at the University of Washington and at universities in Colorado and Georgia have found that electrical stimulation on the surface of the skin, targeting the spine, can improve strength, mobility, sensation and function in the bodies of people with long term spinal cord injuries.The novel therapy is breaking the limits that many with spinal injuries have dealt with for years, and all without the need for additional surgery.

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He broke his neck diving into a pool. 20 years later, new technology is helping him recover
In a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers at the University of Washington and at universities in Colorado and Georgia have found that electrical stimulation on the surface of the skin, targeting the spine, can improve strength, mobility, sensation and function in the bodies of people with long term spinal cord injuries.The novel therapy is breaking the limits that many with spinal injuries have dealt with for years, and all without the need for additional surgery.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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