The effects of spinal cord injuries are complex and multifaceted. People lose not only the ability to control the movement of their limbs, but also the ability to receive sensory feedback from them.
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Study by Japanese researchers explains cats’ midair righting reflex
A team at Yamaguchi University in Japan has identified a mechanical property of the feline spine that helps explain how cats can rotate midair to land on their feet. Their peer-reviewed study, ...
In new results from a clinical trial, researchers show that electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can restore the muscle control and sensory feedback required for coordinated walking movements.
The sea lamprey is an important research organism for studying recovery from spinal cord injury. Credit: MBL Logan Science Journalism Program The sea lamprey is an important research organism for ...
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A new FDA-approved device is bringing hope to people who have suffered spinal injuries and helping them regain function they thought was lost. 12 years ago, Jessie Owens was in an ...
People with spinal muscle atrophy (SMA), an inherited neuromuscular disease, usually experience muscle weakness that impacts movement. New research suggests that electrical spinal cord stimulation ...
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