Nationwide research project hopes to study the progression of the disease.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 21, 2014
Film Reel
‘Wampler’s Ascent’ Spotlights Determination, Forgiveness
“Wampler’s Ascent” is a documentary about Wampler’s attempt to become the first person with a disability to climb El Capitan, a mountain that spans the height of two Empire State buildings, and a feat accomplished by only 50 percent of the climbers who attempt it. Wampler who has severe cerebral palsy and uses a power chair can do only two things with his left arm: push and pull. And those two motions are all he needs to pull himself up the mountain.
- By Elisha Bury
- Mar 01, 2013
Walking Exoskeletons Inching Toward Retail
For people with spinal cord injury, the nearest and greatest technology hope for walking again is the current class of exoskeletons.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 01, 2013
Film Reel
‘Swingman’ Has a Story to Tell, But Does the Filmmaker Tell It?
In “Swingman,” a documentary about Marshall Allen, a Fort Worth, Texas, firefighter, the filmmaker drives too fast to truly tell the story of this exceptional man.
- By Elisha Bury
- Mar 01, 2013
Is Spasticity From Stroke Interfering With Your Life?
Last month the National Stroke Association launched a mini-campaign to celebrate International Quality of Life month. The organization’s goal was to raise awareness about spasticity and advocate for a better quality of life following stroke through its Faces of Stroke campaign.
The year 2012 was one of advancement for multiple sclerosis (MS).
Clinical Focus
What Is It, and How Does It Affect Mobility?
The incomplete closing of the spine can leave a person vulnerable to nerve and spinal cord damage.
- By Elisha Bury
- Jan 01, 2013
Natasha Schuh Honored for Work With Spinal Cord Injury
Natascha Schuh, who was only 16 when she sustained a cervical spinal cord injury, is the proud recipient of the Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation's 2012 American Rehabilitation Champion Award.
Tools for Your Caregiving Arsenal
Caregiving doesn't have to be an isolating task. There are plenty of tools at your fingertips to help you conquer your fears and be the best caregiver you can be.
- By Elisha Bury
- Jan 01, 2013
The 2013 Muscular Dystrophy Association Muscle Walk season is in high gear. More than 50,000 people have committed to support the nationwide walks.
If you’re not finding the right gift for that special someone with paralysis, you’ll want to immediately check out the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation 2012 holiday gift guide.
The deadline is Jan. 18, 2013.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has joined with The Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF), a global nonprofit organization that works to increase awareness of genetic immune deficiency diseases, to attempt to eradicate polio worldwide.