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paralysis

Patient Story

Pedaling again

After injuring his spinal cord in a cycling accident, Dave Medema retakes the trail in pursuit of his 100,000-mile lifetime riding goal.

Lessons from the polio pandemic

The history of a past virus teaches us a lot about patience, the persistence of public health, and the power of vaccination.

‘Life-altering injuries every year’

Hunters: Don't be tree-stand statistics.

CDC: Polio-like illness season arrives

Mysterious condition typically afflicts children, resulting in paralysis and respiratory problems.

Patient Story

‘I collapsed like Jell-O’

Paralyzed by Guillain-Barré syndrome, Rich Toole found his way back to mobility through intense physical therapy and unyielding positivity.

Patient Story

‘You’re never going to walk again’

A motorcycle crash left Tom Weaver paralyzed from the waist down. That hasn't stopped him from moving on in life—and fighting for greater wheelchair accessibility.

Patient Story

‘I refuse to quit’

Partially paralyzed by a spinal stroke, Kevin Hanlon is determined to run a 5K.

From lowest lows to highest highs

Real-life experience makes for a much-loved nurse. Maybe that's why Nikki Coy soars in the world of nursing.

Patient Story

Against all odds

A paralyzing stroke could have forced Dave Jones to live out his days in a nursing home. He's now preparing to walk a 5K.

Patient Story

To walk without fear

Patients paralyzed by strokes and spinal cord injuries are up and moving with help from this nimble device.

Patient Story

‘Something to fight for’

Paralysis forced Gene Halbert to learn how to walk again. He tackled the challenge with grit and determination.

Soft spinal cord implants a possible step toward eliminating paralysis

Prosthetic device may have implications for a wide range of diseases including Parkinson’s.