Humboldt Broncos player Ryan Straschnitzki’s two-hour physiotherapy routine included chin ups, boxing, heavy rope training and pulling himself into a full standing position from his wheelchair just with the use of his arms. Continue reading
When Julia Grassmick was just 17-months-old she sustained a spinal cord injury. Continue reading
A study at UBC Okanagan has been looking at barriers to keeping fit that are faced by those living with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Continue reading
Julia’s parents put her to bed one evening in October, 2015 and the very next morning found the little girl paralyzed from the waist down. Continue reading
Their daughter Julia, then 17-months old, had a massive blood clot compressing against her spinal cord. The injury left her paralyzed from the waist down. Continue reading
Erin Saari never thought she’d end up in a wheelchair when she was enjoying a summer’s afternoon at her friend’s pool. Continue reading
The executive director says a Calgary clinic geared to rehabilitating people with neurological conditions was born out of a need for outpatient care. Continue reading
For the first time in history, a paralyzed monkey was able to walk again after a neural device was successfully implanted. Continue reading
They say there are no wrong turns in life. An Edmonton motorcycle rider didn’t know that – until an unexpected path led to important life lessons. Continue reading
Spinal cord injuries are life-altering and treatment options in Alberta are limited, but a young Calgary man is determined to rise above his tragic circumstances. Continue reading
