A research participant at the University of Louisville with a complete spinal cord injury, who had lost motor function below the level of the injury, has regained the ability to move his legs voluntarily and stand six years after his injury.
A study published today in Scientific Reports describes the recovery of motor function in a research participant who previously had received long-term activity-based training along with spinal cord epidural stimulation. This wonderful and exciting news is being reported around the world. Check below for some of the coverage of this groundbreaking development in the understanding and treatment of spinal cord injuries.
Paralyzed man shocks scientists be regaining the ability to stand and move on his own
A man who was paralyzed following an extremely severe spinal cord injury has regained the ability to stand and move his limbs independently and without the need for electrical stimulation-much to the surprise of scientists working with him.
Paraplegic man standing and moving legs again as scientists rewire spine
A paraplegic man who lost the use of his legs following a motorcycle accident is standing and moving again after doctors stimulated his spinal cord using electrical signals. The 32-year-old was paralysed from the waist down after completely severing his spine in the crash, and had made no progress despite 80 sessions of regular physiotherapy.
U of L spinal cord researchers help paralyzed Louisville man learn to stand again
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Ten years ago, Andrew Meas was in a motorcycle accident that left him in a wheelchair paralyzed from the chest down. But with the help of researchers at the University of Louisville, the 38-year-old father is learning to stand and move his legs.
Individual with complete spinal cord injury regains voluntary motor function: Extended activity-based training with epidural stimulation resulted in ability to stand and move without stimulation
A research participant at the University of Louisville with a complete spinal cord injury, who had lost motor function below the level of the injury, has regained the ability to move his legs voluntarily and stand six years after his injury.
Breakthrough treatment allows paralysed man to stand on his own after six years
A man who was paralysed after suffering a severe spinal cord injury in a motorcycle accident has regained the ability to stand and move his legs on his own following breakthrough treatment. Andrew Meas, who lost the ability to move his limbs six years ago, took part in a clinical trial conducted by the University of Louisville’s Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Centre.
Individual with complete spinal cord injury regains voluntary motor function
A research participant at the University of Louisville with a complete spinal cord injury, who had lost motor function below the level of the injury, has regained the ability to move his legs voluntarily and stand six years after his injury.
Motor recovery after activity-based training with spinal cord epidural stimulation in a chronic motor complete paraplegic
The prognosis for recovery of motor function in motor complete spinal cord injured (SCI) individuals is poor. Our research team has demonstrated that lumborsacral spinal cord epidural stimulation (scES) and activity-based training can progressively promote the recovery of volitional leg movements and standing in individuals with chronic clinically complete SCI.
Individual with complete spinal cord injury regains voluntary motor function
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A research participant at the University of Louisville with a complete spinal cord injury, who had lost motor function below the level of the injury, has regained the ability to move his legs voluntarily and stand six years after his injury.
Breakthrough Treatment Lets Man With Spinal Cord Injury Stand And Move Legs
Through a combination of electrical stimulation and intense physical training, a man with a complete spinal cord injury has regained the ability to independently stand up and move his legs. Andrew Meas broke his neck in a motorcycle accident when he was just 28 years old.
UofL researchers publish breakthrough in spinal cord injury treatment – Insider Louisville
By Jennifer Baileys | WLKY University of Louisville researchers said a man paralyzed in an accident a decade ago can now stand and take steps on his own, thanks to a breakthrough in spinal cord treatment. Andrew Meas’ spinal cord was injured in a motorcycle accident in 2007.
Individual with complete spinal cord injury regains voluntary motor function – ScienceBlog.com
A research participant at the University of Louisville with a complete spinal cord injury, who had lost motor function below the level of the injury, has regained the ability to move his legs voluntarily and stand six years after his injury.
Paralyzed man shocks scientists as he regains ability to stand and move
The spinal cord is one of the most crucial parts of the body. It serves as a bridge, sending signals from the brain to almost every part of the body. A severely damaged spinal cord can incapacitate one’s ability to move freely. At 28-years-old, Andrew Meas was involved in a motorcycle accident.
Individual with complete spinal cord injury regains voluntary motor function | UofL News
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A research participant at the University of Louisville with a complete spinal cord injury, who had lost motor function below the level of the injury, has regained the ability to move his legs voluntarily and stand six years after his injury.