Spinal Cord Injuries

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Aquatic Therapy May Improve Outcomes for Spinal Injury Victims

06.15.2017

Spinal injury victims often have a long road of rehabilitation, and outcomes are never guaranteed. Thankfully, science has been working hard to improve the quality of life for these individuals. One prime example is the current project at Kennedy Krieger. Researchers there are studying the potential effect of aquatic therapy, hoping it will improve long-term […]

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Stem Cell Therapy is Giving Hope to Spinal Cord Injury Victims

09.27.2016

While any spinal cord injury can drastically diminish a victim’s quality of life, those that involve the cervical nerves can be especially devastating. Some of these victims suffer complete paralysis and need around-the-clock care. Others may retain the use of their arms or hands but still need assistance with basic daily living activities, such as […]

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How a Spinal Injury Registry Could Help Newly Injured Patients

04.08.2016

Spinal injuries are often the most devastating because they are capable of causing partial or complete paralysis and, depending on the location and severity, may require specialized lifetime treatment. Unfortunately, the data available to treat patients can be hard to come by for doctors. This can limit the understanding and even the potential outcomes. Advocates […]

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