Spinal Cord Injury
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Edmonton pianist finds way to play despite spinal cord injuryAfter his spinal cord injury in 2019, Edmonton pianist Riccardo Baldini wasn't sure if he would ever be able to play again, but now he is ready for a live show.CanadaOct 23, 2022
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Player paralyzed in Humboldt Broncos bus crash gets upgrade on spinal deviceDr. Nasir Majeed travelled from Bangkok to oversee the remapping and was part of the medical team that installed Straschnitzki's original stimulator.CanadaMar 30, 2022
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Regina athlete headed to Paralympics to compete in wheelchair racingJessica Frotten is on her way to Tokyo to compete for Team Canada in wheelchair racing at the upcoming Paralympic Games.SportsAug 8, 2021
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Calgary teacher with spinal cord injury becomes white-water kayaker"If I attempt something and someone says, 'I don’t know if you can do that...' I’m like, 'Just watch me. You haven’t seen nothing yet.'"FeaturesAug 4, 2021
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‘Pacemaker for the spine:’ Study improves quality of life for Calgary doctor with spinal injuryDr. Richi Gill of Calgary broke his neck in a freak accident on a boogie board during a family vacation in Hawaii three years ago.HealthJan 27, 2021
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Calgary-made bike giving freedom back to outdoor enthusiasts with disabilitiesAn Alberta firefighter/EMT paralyzed in a ski accident is back on the mountain bike trails in his hometown of Banff thanks to the ingenious work of a Calgary bike architect also living in a wheelchair.CanadaSep 3, 2020
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‘We wouldn’t wish this on anybody’: father of paralyzed Winnipeg hockey playerThe father of an MMJHL player who collided with the boards during a December game says the family is still coming to terms with the life-altering situation.SportsJan 6, 2020
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Donations pouring in for Winnipeg player paralyzed during MMJHL gameThe hockey community is helping out one of their own, after a young man suffered a life-altering injury during a junior hockey game last month.HealthJan 4, 2020
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U of A-developed micro-implant could restore spinal function in patients dealing with paralysisThe research involves extensive mapping of the spinal cord and using a wire thinner than a human hair that can reach deep inside the spine.HealthDec 4, 2019
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Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor takes first steps after epidural stimulation implantRyan Straschnitzki was paralyzed during the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Now he is taking a few assisted steps with the help of an experimental device.HealthNov 20, 2019
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