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Sexual Health Part 2
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Sexual Health after Spinal Cord Injury Part 1
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Robotics Institute and Center for Urology, Winter Haven, FL
We are one of the premier Urology Institutes to incorporate the daVinci Si High Definition Robotic Surgical System. The use of the daVinci Si with an additional instrument arm and high definition camera allows for improved surgical efficiency. We offer a full array of treatment options for male infertility: Robotic Vasectomy Reversal Robotic Vasosvasostomy Robotic Vasoepididymostomy Robotic TESE (Testicular Sperm Extraction) Robotic Varicocelectomy PESA (Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration) MESA (Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Extraction) Testis Biopsy Sperm Cryopreservation Electroejaculation - Spinal Cord Injury Vibratory Ejaculation - Spinal Cord Injury Complete Sperm Analysis Retrograde Ejaculation Treatment We have also developed a comprehensive multi-disciplinary clinic that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of chronic groin and/or testicular pain. This clinic incorporates elements of physical therapy, pain management and urology. The goal is to offer comprehensive patient care and deliver innovation treatment options for patients with chronic testicular and/or groin pain. We offer the following testicular / groin / inguinal pain procedures: Mapped groin inguinal spermatic cord blocks Targeted Robotic Microsurgical Neurolysis/Denervation of the spermatic cord Sub-inguinal abdominal approaches Botox Blocks Micro-Cryo Ablation of nerve fibers We strive to deliver world class care and our team is dedicated to providing you with information about male ...From:RICFUrologyViews:0 0ratingsTime:03:02More inScience Technology

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HoustonPBS UH Moment: Brain-Controlled Exoskeleton Making Strides
Steve Holbert was paralyzed in a dirt bike accident in late 2009. His hope is to completely recover from his spinal cord injury and one day walk again. That #39;s why he #39;s agreed to participate in the research of Jose Luis "Pepe" Contreras-Vidal, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Houston #39;s Cullen College of Engineering and director of the Laboratory for Non-invasive Brain-Machine Interface Systems. Contreras-Vidal is working on a brain-machine interface (BMI) that would allow patients like Holbert to control prosthetic limbs through their own thoughts.From:UHmultimediaViews:4 1ratingsTime:01:05More inScience Technology

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Speech 2- Spinal Cord Injury Treatments
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Physical Therapy Gait and Harness system number 1
My Physical Therapy with using the harness system and parallel bars, Working with my physical therapist, DX Transverse myelitis , Incomplete Quadriplegic C5/6 Spinal cord injuryFrom:myQuadTherapyViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:29More inPeople Blogs

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ScienceDaily (Nov. 6, 2012) Scientists at the Universities of Liverpool and Glasgow have uncovered a possible new method of enhancing nerve repair in the treatment of spinal cord injuries.

It is known that scar tissue, which forms following spinal cord injury, creates an impenetrable barrier to nerve regeneration, leading to the irreversible paralysis associated with spinal injuries. Scientists at Liverpool and Glasgow have discovered that long-chain sugars, called heparan sulfates, play a significant role in the process of scar formation in cell models in the laboratory.

Research findings have the potential to contribute to new strategies for manipulating the scarring process induced in spinal cord injury and improving the effectiveness of cell transplantation therapies in patients with this type of injury.

Scarring occurs due to the activation, change in shape, and stiffness of cells, called astrocytes, which are the major nerve support cells in the spinal cord. One possible way to repair nerve damage is transplantation of support cells from peripheral nerves, called Schwann cells. The team, however, found that these cells secrete heparan sulfate sugars, which promote scarring reactions and could reduce the effectiveness of nerve repair.

Scientists showed that these sugars can over-activate protein growth factors that promote astrocyte scarring. Significantly, however, they found this over-activation could be inhibited by chemically modified heparins made in the laboratory. These compounds could prevent the scarring reaction of astrocyte cells, opening up new opportunities for treatment of damaged nerve cells.

Professor Jerry Turnbull, from the University of Liverpool's Institute of Integrative Biology, said: "Spinal injury is a devastating condition and can result in paralysis for life. The sugars we are investigating are produced by nearly every cell in the body, and are similar to the blood thinning drug heparin.

"We found that some sugar types promote scarring reaction, but remarkably other types, which can be chemically produced in the laboratory by modifying heparin, can prevent this in our cell models.

"Studies in animal cells are now needed, but the exciting thing about this work is that it could, in the future, provide a way of developing treatments for improving nerve repair in patients, using the body's own Schwann cells, supplemented with specific sugars."

Professor Sue Barnett, from the University of Glasgow's Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, said: "We had already shown that Schwann cells, identified as having the potential to promote nerve regrowth, induced scarring in spinal cord injury. Now that we know that they secrete these complex sugars, which lead to scarring, we have the opportunity to intervene in this process, and promote central nervous system repair."

The research, funded by the Wellcome Trust, is published in the Journal of Neuroscience.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 6, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chelsea Therapeutics International, Ltd. (CHTP) today announced results from a study of Northera(TM) (droxidopa) in hypotensive individuals with spinal cord injury at the 23rd International Symposium on the Autonomic Nervous System, which took place October 31 through November 3, 2012 in Paradise Island, Bahamas.

The poster, titled "Blood Pressure Effect of Droxidopa in Hypotensive Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury," (poster #62) highlighted results of a clinical study designed to determine the blood pressure effect of escalating doses of droxidopa (100 mg, 200 mg & 400 mg) during three laboratory visits in hypotensive subjects (n=10) with spinal cord injury (SCI). The level of SCI ranged from cervical to low thoracic lesions, all were chronically injured and non-ambulatory and 8 were motor complete.

Subjects were hypotensive at baseline (systolic BP: 87+/-14 mmHg; diastolic BP: 54+/-8 mmHg), and baseline BP did not differ among the 3 visits. Upon supine repositioning prior to drug administration, BP increased significantly (SBP: 101+/-11 mmHg; DBP: 62+/-7 mmHg; p<0.0001 versus seated baseline), regardless of dose, droxidopa did not augment the increase in BP upon supine repositioning. Seated BP was significantly increased from baseline after droxidopa in a dose-dependent manner (100 mg: 94+/-14/61+/-8 mmHg; 200 mg: 99+/-15/62+/-9 mmHg; 400 mg: 106+/-16/58+/-9 mmHg; p<0.0001). Although the elevation in seated BP was relatively modest, average 4-hour seated SBP & DBP were significantly increased with 400 mg droxidopa compared to 100 mg (p<0.001) and 200 mg (p<0.05).

"These preliminary data indicate that droxidopa increases seated BP in a dose-dependent manner without worsening supine increases in BP in hypotensive persons with SCI, suggesting a greater normalization of pressure across positional changes," said lead author Jill M. Wecht, Ed.D, Associate Professor of Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine, the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. "Increasing seated blood pressure is an important clinical outcome in these individuals, because hypotension has been linked to deficits in memory and attention processing in the general population and in individuals with SCI. Further study of droxidopa is warranted in the SCI population."

About Northera

NORTHERA(TM) (droxidopa), the lead investigational agent in Chelsea Therapeutics' pipeline, is currently in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (NOH) in patients with primary autonomic failure -- a group of diseases that includes Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy (MSA) and pure autonomic failure (PAF). Droxidopa is a synthetic catecholamine that is directly converted to norepinephrine (NE) via decarboxylation, resulting in increased levels of NE in the nervous system, both centrally and peripherally.

About Chelsea Therapeutics

Chelsea Therapeutics (CHTP) is a biopharmaceutical development company that acquires and develops innovative products for the treatment of a variety of human diseases, including central nervous system disorders. Chelsea is currently pursuing FDA approval in the U.S. for Northera(TM) (droxidopa), a novel, late-stage, orally-active therapeutic agent for the treatment of symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension in patients with primary autonomic failure. For more information about the Company, visit http://www.chelseatherapeutics.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual events or results to differ materially. These include the risk that the FDA will not accept any proposal regarding any trial or other data to support Study 301 or any other study, including the primary endpoint; the risk that we will not be able to resubmit the NDA for Northera and that the FDA will not approve a resubmitted NDA; the risk that our resources will not be sufficient to develop any study of Northera that will be acceptable to the FDA; the risk that we cannot complete any additional study for Northera without the need for additional capital; the risks and costs of drug development and that such development may take longer or be more expensive than anticipated; our need to raise additional operating capital in the future; our reliance on our lead drug candidate droxidopa; risk of regulatory approvals of droxidopa or our other drug candidates for additional indications; reliance on collaborations and licenses; intellectual property risks; our history of losses; competition; and market acceptance for our products if any are approved for marketing.

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Assistive technologies a reassurance for spinal cord injuries

07 November 2012 This Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week 6th-11th November is a national campaign that focuses on rebuilding the lives of people with devastating spinal cord injuries.

Assistive technology aims to aid people with newly acquired spinal injuries and people with existing conditions to maintain their independence in their own homes.

The Transitional Rehabilitation Program at the PA Hospital in Brisbane is one of the many users of Tunstall Healthcares assistive technology, providing independent solutions for its spinal patients.

In an emergency, Tunstalls personal alarm allows clients to make quick and easy contact with Tunstalls 24 hour response centre, where a response operator will speak to the client and organise the necessary assistance for them.

According to Telehealthcare Consultant Warren Duce personal alarms can be offered to provide additional support to patients being discharged from the unit.

Personal alarms are an added reassurance for discharged clients and their families, Mr Duce said.

The recovery period can be a difficult time for a spinal trauma patient, but with a personal alarm they know they can get help if they need it

Tunstall has available a variety of triggers including the sip/puff switch, head trigger wand and jelly bean button to help someone managing a spinal cord injury.

For people with unique limitations, Tunstall Healthcare can also create a customised radio trigger ensuring people with special and ongoing needs can maintain their independence.

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Spinal Cord Injury c6 Level Before and After Stem Cell Treatment
Stem Cell Treatment done at Neurogen ,Brain Spine Institute, Surana Sethia Hospital and Research Centre, Suman Nagar, Sion-Trombay Road, Chembur,Mumbai-71. Website -- http://www.neurogen.in http://www.stemcellsmumbai.com Tel: - +91 9920 200400, 022-25283706From:neurogenbsiViews:2 0ratingsTime:01:15More inScience Technology

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Holiday Message from Benton and Garret Truttman
Benton and Garret Trottman are thankful for their grandmother, Joyce. This fall, Joyce came to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to recover from a spinal cord injury. To help their grandmother, the 11-year-old twins decided that instead of asking for presents for their birthday, they would ask for donations to benefit the Mary Free Bed Spinal Cord Program. Benton and Garret also asked the children attending their party to make get-well cards for Mary Free Bed patients.From:MaryFreeBedViews:7 0ratingsTime:00:45More inEducation

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Spinal Cord Injury D4 Level Before and After Stem Cell Treatment
Stem Cell Treatment done at Neurogen ,Brain Spine Institute, Surana Sethia Hospital and Research Centre, Suman Nagar, Sion-Trombay Road, Chembur,Mumbai-71. Website -- http://www.neurogen.in http://www.stemcellsmumbai.com Tel: - +91 9920 200400, 022-25283706From:neurogenbsiViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:29More inScience Technology

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PRESS RELEASE 3 November 2012

Auckland Mum to run/walk 500km with O Sleep in aid of the CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust and Auckland Spinal Trust

The Blue Light 500kms, O sleep

On Thursday 22 November Kim Allan will begin an attempt to run/walk for 500km continuously without sleep around Auckland Domain in aid of the CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Trust and the Auckland Spinal Trust. The challenge has been supported by Blue Light and is known as the Blue Light 500km, 0 Sleep. The ultra-distance attempt is expected to take Kim four days during which time she will not be able to sleep or rest for any significant length of time. Kim points out, This will be a huge challenge, not only physically but mentally and there are days I simply cant get my head around being awake for that length of time. But in the words of Nelson Mandela, It always seems impossible until it is done says Kim.

The Charity Blue Light is supporting Kim in her attempt and has provided initial sponsorship hence the challenge has been named Blue Light 500kms, O Sleep. We were so inspired by Kims extreme commitment to help others and also her dogged determination to attempt something that seems almost impossible said Rod Bell, Blue Light CEO. With all our youth programs and life skills camps we are teaching young people to believe in their goals and Kims attempt exemplifies this very belief.

Kim first decided to take up ultra-distance events as a way to encourage her children to stay committed and work through hard times. Her son now laughingly points out Ok Mum, youve made your point. Having competed in several ultra-events, including the OxfamTrail Walker and the NZ 24 hour race, Kim decided to attempt something she thought might provide the ultimate challenge. She admits there is no guarantee that she can actually do it and therefore the challenge is huge.

Due to the fact Kim will not be able to sleep during her attempt she will need encouragement to keep going and the public are invited to come to the Domain anytime from Thurs 22 through to Sunday 25 November to cheer her on. On Thursday Kim will be joined by a group of young people taking part in the first

Blue Light International Youth Leadership Program. These young people will join Kim for several laps of the Domain. Having never been attempted before Kim hopes to beat the record set by Pam Reed, the American Ultra runner, who completed 486km over 80 hours. Kim points out that the time within which she completes the event is not important its the distance she is aiming to cover, however, the sooner she gets it done the quicker she can get to sleep.

To support Kims fundraising efforts for Spinal Injury please make a donation at http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/KimAllen and you can follow Kim via Facebook on http://www.facebook.com/bluelight500kmOsleep

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London, Nov.5 (ANI): Living in a care home has a devastating impact on the lives of people paralysed by spinal cord injury, according to research by Loughborough University academic Dr Brett Smith.

Dr Smith, from the University's School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, found that lives are put at risk by unsuitable care and facilities, and by suicidal feelings due to poor quality of life. Dr Smith was commissioned by the spinal injury charity Aspire to examine the effect of the common practice of forcing people with spinal cord injury to live in care homes for the elderly.

An expert in disability, health and physical activity, Dr Smith said: "The findings of this study are hugely important. It is the first time that anyone has looked into the damage done by the common practice of housing spinal injured people in care homes. "This research has really opened my eyes and I hope it will start to make people sit up and take notice. The lack of accessible housing provision is essentially ruining lives."

Research findings detail the risks to physical health such as pressure sores, infections and even broken bones, whilst the psychological risks include chronic depression, self harm and suicidal thoughts. The consequences of housing a spinal injured person in a care home are so destructive that it is unacceptable for public policy to continue to allow this as an option.

Every eight hours someone is paralyzed by a spinal cord injury and told that they will never walk again. Twenty per cent of these people will be discharged from hospital into a care home, regardless of their age, because they do not have housing in the community that meets their new needs. The study by Dr Smith and his team involved extensive interviews with 20 spinal injured people who are living or who have lived in care homes. Research findings clearly show that care homes are completely inappropriate places to house spinal injured people, and yet some people remain in care homes for periods of up to three years or more.

People in this situation experience a diminished quality of life due to their lack of independence, damage to relationships, isolation and boredom. Furthermore, lack of specialist knowledge among care home staff and inadequate facilities mean that people's physical health needs are often not met, resulting in further injury, pain and illness.

A research participant said: "Staff tried transferring me with a slideboard, but they didn't do it properly. Bang. I ended on the floor, my arm broken. They mean well often, but they don't know how to look after people with a spinal injury. And this is just the half of it. I've even been given wrong medication. I could have died."

Another participant said: "All my independence has gone since living in here. This place has taken it away. My quality of life as a result has suffered immensely. I've no quality of life now, and feel like I'm not even a human being anymore."

Brian Carlin, Chief Executive of Aspire, said: "All too often, people with spinal cord injury find themselves discharged to somewhere totally unsuitable and, as this study confirms, care homes are often the very worst option for someone recovering from a traumatic spinal injury.

The Government is aiming to increase employment rates among disabled people, and most disabled people would like to be in work.However, research participants reported that care home staff are regularly not able to help them out of bed until midday, and in some cases people were left in bed all day if the home was short staffed. If the Government continues to allow people with spinal cord injury to be housed in care homes, they are removing their ability to gain employment.

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London Wheelchair Rugby Chairman on housing spinal injured in care homes
Every eight hours someone is paralysed by a spinal cord injury. 20% of these people will be discharged from hospital in to a care home, regardless of their age, because they do not have housing in the community that meets their new needs. Aspire commissioned new research from Loughborough University to examine the effect of the common practice of forcing people with spinal cord injury to live in care homes. Justin Frishberg, Chairman of London Wheelchair Rugby, sustained a spinal cord injury 20 years ago. Here #39;s his response to the research findings. Download the research report at http://www.aspire.org.ukFrom:Aspire CharityViews:21 0ratingsTime:02:12More inNews Politics

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Toll-like Receptors: Roles In Infection And Neuropathology
ll4.me Toll-like Receptors: Roles In Infection And Neuropathology Preface.- Overview of Toll-like Receptors (TLRs) in the CNS.- Toll-like receptors in Bacterial Meningitis.- Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in brain abscess.- TLRs in CNS viral infections.- Toll-like receptors in CNS Parasitic Infections.- Toll-like receptors in neurodegeneration.- Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in Spinal Cord Injury.- TLRs in Alzheimer s disease.- Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in multiple sclerosis.- Toll-like receptors in Peripheral Nerve Injury and Neuropathic Pain.- Subject index. EAN/ISBN : 9783642005497 Publisher(s): Springer, Berlin Format: ePub/PDF Author(s): Kielian, Tammy Preface.- Overview of Toll-like Receptors (TLRs) in the CNS.- Toll-like receptors in Bacterial Meningitis.- Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in brain abscess.- TLRs in CNS viral infections.- Toll-like recepFrom:lamarwatkins357Views:0 0ratingsTime:00:14More inPeople Blogs

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Erythropoietin And The Nervous System
ll4.me Erythropoietin And The Nervous System History and biology of erythropoietin in hematopoietic system and tissues other than nervous system.- Expression of erythropoietin and its receptor in the central nervous system.- Erythropoietin and neuroprotection in the Central Nervous System.- Regulation of Erythropoietin expression in the nervous system.- Erythropoietin in the developing brain.- Erythropoietin for the treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke.- Erythropoietin protects retinal ganglion cells against ischemia and axotomy-induced neuronal death.- Erythropoietin for treatment of human brain disease.- Erythropoietin and the Spinal Cord Injury.- Erythropoietin and neuroprotection in the Peripheral Nervous System.- An endogenous neuroprotective pathway in the peripheral nervous system mediated by Schwann cell derived erythropoietin.- Role of erythropoietin in inflammatory pathologies of the CNS.- Development of non-erythropoietic erythropoietin variants for neuroprotection. EAN/ISBN : 9780387300115 Publisher(s): Springer, Berlin Discussed keywords: Erythropoietin, Nervensystem Format: ePub/PDF History and biology of erythropoietin in hematopoietic system and tissues other than nervous system.- Expression of erythropoietin and its receptor in the central nervous system.- Erythropoietin and nFrom:louisephilips985Views:0 0ratingsTime:00:10More inPeople Blogs

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My name is Seth and this is my continuing story
The next entry in my on-going video diary about my life with a spinal cord injury. This is meant to help motivate or inspire those who might need it; whether you have a spinal cord injury or not.From:havnfun370Views:0 0ratingsTime:09:54More inPeople Blogs

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Benny - Our Paralyzed Dog Gives Us Hope
Benny suffered a spinal cord injury in May of 2012. This video archives the progress through the next 6 months.From:John KellyViews:1 0ratingsTime:09:27More inPets Animals

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My spinal cord injury story (intro)
This wasn #39;t as short as I would have hoped I realize I say a lot of silly things in here but I hope that this video will help someone like previous YouTube videos helped me. My blog: http://www.sabrinadellinger.blogspot.com Twitter: @heysabrina_ Instagram: @heysabrina Email: sabrinatakespictures@gmail.comFrom:sabrina dellingerViews:71 5ratingsTime:14:48More inPeople Blogs

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Disability Video
I made this video for newly disabled paraplegics who may have questions about their disability. Spinal Cord Injury Model System Informational Network http://www.uab.edu Feel free to email me at AshleyKitchings17@gmail.comFrom:Ashley KitchingsViews:2 3ratingsTime:12:45More inEducation

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November 2, 2012 Lindenwood's Thomas recovering from spinal injury

Anonymous The Joplin Globe The Joplin Globe Fri Nov 02, 2012, 12:17 AM CDT

Lindenwood defensive back Sterling Thomas remains hospitalized after suffering a severe spinal cord injury in Saturdays game against Missouri Southern.

According to a school press release, Thomas is on track with his recovery, and his parents said being in such good physical condition has helped him.

Thomas, from Tulsa, was injured midway through the fourth quarter when his helmet hit the leg of Missouri Southern receiver Landon Zerkel.

I dont know that it was an unusual play, Missouri Southern coach Daryl Daye said. You see those hits all the time. I guess the unusual part was that Landon never saw him coming, and (Thomas) kind of gets funneled back into make the play. From what I saw, his helmet was low and as a result of Landon not being able to avoid him, (Thomas) kind of got pushed into him to cause the contact.

It was a vicious hit, and Landon is still bruised up from it, the right side of his leg. Its tragic that it turned out for (Thomas) that way.

The Lindenwood team has dedicated the final two games of their season to Thomas. The Lions play Saturday afternoon at Pittsburg State.

Thomas teammates will sell bracelets that say S.T. #27 LU Soldier to assist with the familys expenses. Persons wanting to make a contribution to the Sterling Thomas Fund can contact Jane Baum, Lindenwood athletics development director, at 636-949-4427 or email her at jbaum@lindenwood.edu.

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Paralympic Experience in Cedar Rapids
The Adaptive Sport Clinic and Paralympic Experience was held at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids in March of 2012 to introduce the public to adaptive sports and recreation for people with physical disabilities in eastern Iowa. Sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, archery, cycling, bowling, and golf were the activities highlighted at the annual event. Heather Erickson, a member of the US Paralympic sitting volleyball team was in also attendance to share her experiences and motivate attendees. The event was sponsored by SportAbility of Iowa, St Lukes Hospital, Kirkwood Community College, and the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Iowa.From:SportAbilityofIowaViews:9 0ratingsTime:01:06More inSports

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