MIND CONTROLLED DEVICE HELPS STROKE PATIENTS RETRAIN BRAIN TO MOVE PARALYZED HANDS
Researchers use BCI and exoskeleton technology to allow people with paralyzed hands following stroke to regain movement and control of their limb.… READ MORE…
MAN MOVES PARALYZED LEGS USING DEVICE THAT STIMULATES SPINAL CORD
A new study reports researchers have successfully used electrical stimulation on the spinal cord of a paralyzed patient to allow him to stand, move his legs and make stepping motions.… READ MORE…
BRAIN CONTROLLED ROBOTIC ARM HELPS PARALYZED MAN FEEL AGAIN
Using a brain computer interface, researchers help a paralyzed man regain a sensation of touch via a robotic arm.… READ MORE…
PARALYZED MAN REGAINS USE OF ARMS AND HANDS AFTER EXPERIMENTAL STEM CELL THERAPY
Researchers inject an experimental stem cell treatment into the damaged cervical spine of a recently paralyzed young man, restoring a level of function into his hands and arms.… READ MORE…
REPEATED STIMULATION TREATMENT CAN RESTORE MOVEMENT TO PARALYZED MUSCLES
A combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation may help in the rehabilitation of people with spinal cord injury. … READ MORE…
SPINAL CORD STIMULATION HELPS PARALYZED PEOPLE MOVE HANDS
Researchers report epidural stimulation helped two people with quadriplegia to improve voluntary hand movements.… READ MORE…
BRAIN IMPLANT GIVES PARALYZED MAN FUNCTIONAL CONTROL OF ARM
Researchers report a paralyzed man has been able to regain functional control of his hand with the help of a brain implant that works with new software.… READ MORE…
NEW DEVICE COULD HELP GET PARALYZED PEOPLE BACK ON THEIR FEET
A new stent-based electrode BMI could help restore some movement to people with paralysis without the need for open brain surgery.… READ MORE…
ABILITY TO WALK RESTORED FOR MAN PARALYZED FOR FIVE YEARS
Researchers use direct brain control to allow a man paralyzed for five years to walk again.… READ MORE…
NEW TECHNOLOGY ENABLES COMPLETELY PARALYZED MAN TO VOLUNTARILY MOVE HIS LEGS
Noninvasive spinal stimulation and a robotic exoskeleton enable a completely paralyzed man to move his legs voluntarily, researchers report. … READ MORE…
GIVING PARALYZED PEOPLE A VOICE
New technology allows paralyzed people and those with locked in syndrome to communicate by using their breath.… READ MORE…
PARALYZED MEN MOVE LEGS WITH NEW NON-INVASIVE SPINAL CORD STIMULATION
According to a new study, five men with complete motor paralysis were able to voluntarily generate step-like movements thanks to a new strategy that non-invasively delivers electrical stimulation to their spinal cords.…
