Spinal cord injuries or disease (SCI/D) can be devastating, both for the person who suffered the injury and their loved ones. Since the spinal cord relays messages between the brain and the rest of ...

Scientists have achieved a significant research milestone in the field of spinal cord injuries -- mapping out the cellular and molecular dynamics of paralysis in unprecedented detail with their ...

The effects of spinal cord injuries are complex and multifaceted. People lose not only the ability to control the movement of their limbs, but also the ability to receive sensory feedback from them.

As the summer season continues, and families and friends gather at lakes, oceans and pools, awareness of the potential spinal injuries associated with water sports is crucial to ensuring a safe and ...

After a spinal cord injury, nearby cells quickly rush to action, forming protective scar tissue around the damaged area to stabilize and protect it. But over time, too much scarring can prevent nerves ...

One participant pointed to her chest. That, she explained, is where she felt her foot hit the treadmill. Not the foot itself, ...

A spinal cord injury might be only the beginning of a person's health woes, according to a new study. People who've suffered spinal cord injuries are more likely to develop an array of chronic health ...

UAB Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Fellowship Program’s Mission is to produce competent and autonomous practicing physicians who are well trained to care for a variety of patients with spinal cord ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A local gymnast is breaking barriers in the world of Pilates. Anna Sarol endured a spinal cord injury in 2015, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. As a former gymnast, ...