Former rugby player Ed Jackson, who needed modified kit following a spinal cord injury, said adapted clothing was vital in his quest to complete a series of outdoor challenges. Ja ...
Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger -- able to stand and walk more easily -- when an implanted device zapped their spinal cord.
In a small human trial in SMA patients neurostimulation sessions improved motoneuron function, reduced fatigue, and improved leg muscle strength and walking.