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Beacon of HOPE
An awareness video on Spinal Cord Injury Treatment and Rehabilitation in Ganga Hospital, CoimbatoreFrom:Vivek VijayanViews:75 2ratingsTime:11:50More inNonprofits Activism

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SCI Recovery Project, Tyler Hoog #39;s Story.mov
Tyler Hoog became a quadriplegic after an off road jeep accident. This is the story of his accident and rehab at the Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Project in Denver. It was produced by All Video Production and Dan Raymond for their annual fund raiser.From:ShiftyGears2869Views:87 0ratingsTime:12:39More inNonprofits Activism

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Monkey on October 24, 2012
7 Months after Monkey #39;s spinal cord injury and she is bouncing/running with Mia! Shot with my point and shoot it #39;s not the best quality. But at least you can see her running around!From:softservegirlViews:9 0ratingsTime:00:20More inPets Animals

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Maximizing Function: The Role of Rehabilitation" by Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc
Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc presents on the role of physical rehabilitation in MS therapy, and how more MS sufferers could benefit from increase rehab opportunities. From the Changing the Future Patient Symposium brought to you by Mount Sinai Medical Center and the Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for MS. bull; Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc is a certified Multiple Sclerosis specialist from the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. He specializes in the treatment of persons with neurologic impairments including Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Parkinson #39;s disease, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, and Cerebral Palsy. Lecture filmed on Sunday 10/16/2011 at the 2011 Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson 3rd Annual MS Symposium, Changing the Future: New Trends in MS Research and Treatment held at the Grand Hyatt, NYC.From:MountSinaiNYViews:15 0ratingsTime:37:07More inEducation

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Spinal Cord Injury Inservice Introduction with OT Judy Ivan
OT Judy Ivan of North Coast Medical briefly explains the levels of spinal cord injury. Please visit http://www.northcoastmedical.com for a complete listing of products recommended for spinal cord injury.From:North Coast MedicalViews:4 0ratingsTime:06:48More inEducation

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Spinal Cord Injury Inservice Product Demonstrations
OT Judy Ivan continues her second part of Spinal Cord Injury Inservice with product demonstrations. Please visit http://www.northcoastmedical.com for more product information.From:North Coast MedicalViews:5 1ratingsTime:06:04More inEducation

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Stories of Hope - Keith Gorski
After sustaining a brain injury during a motorcycle accident, West Palm Beach Police Officer Keith Gorski shares the journey of returning home to his community. Officer Gorski was seriously hurt in the line of duty and was stabilized at St. Mary #39;s Hospital locally and then flown to Shepherd Center in Atlanta for intensive rehabilitation. Shepherd specializes in cutting-edge brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and helped Officer Gorski go far in the recovery process. Gorski is much beloved in West Palm Beach among his police colleagues, Little League coaches, families and players and many others who have staged fundraisers to help defray his medical costs. Gorski is a former stand-out college athlete at the University of South Carolina and has two sons who enjoy playing baseball. While Gorski has made great strides in his recovery, he continues to need additional rehabilitation. Any donations to help offset his medical expenses are greatly appreciated. Tax deductible donations can be sent to LEAF (Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation), PO Box 17725, West Palm Beach, FL 33416, Attn: Keith Gorski Fund.From:KPKinteractiveViews:30 0ratingsTime:08:50More inTravel Events

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WALKAIDE CP INDIA info@rehab-technologies.com
Simple active walking or using your hand for people living with neurological conditions, these everyday activities may be challenging and even sometimes impossible. Enter ADVANCED REHAB TECHNOLOGIES http://WWW.REHAB-TECHNOLOGIES.COM +91 9971038484 Our award winning assortment of rehabilitation products area daily blessing for people living with Stroke(CVA), Cerebral Palsy(CP), Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI), Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury(SCI) and other Central Nervous System(CNS) disorders. Disclaimer: This video is for awareness purposes only. Advanced Rehab Technologies do not own this video.From:AdvancedRehabTechViews:36 0ratingsTime:03:17More inScience Technology

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Gait training incomplete spinal cord injury
# L1-2, incomplete spinal cord injury patient walking with aid of tripod stick and then without stick Cauda equina syndrome exercisesFrom:Prodyut DasViews:6 1ratingsTime:01:25More inEducation

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Ball exercises for incomplete spinal cord injury patient
# L1-2, incomplete spinal cord injury patient Karan Rajput performing balance training exercises on Gym ball with Physiotherapist Prodyut Das Cauda Equina Syndrome exercises For more info visit- http://www.physiotherapy-treatment.comFrom:Prodyut DasViews:9 0ratingsTime:01:10More inEducation

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Parallel bar exercises for incomplete spinal cord injury patient
# L1-2, incomplete spinal cord injury patient Karan Rajput performing Parallel bar exercises Dynamic balance training with Physiotherapist Prodyut Das Cauda Equina Syndrome Exercises http://www.physiotherapy-treatment.comFrom:Prodyut DasViews:17 0ratingsTime:06:11More inEducation

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Spinal Cord Injury Introduction
No copyright infringement intended. I do not own this video. It was cropped and condensed for the use of it in a school project. The original link to the extended version can be found here: http://www.youtube.comFrom:dipongkorhViews:6 0ratingsTime:01:37More inEducation

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FOOT DROP STROKE INDIA info@rehab-technologies.com
Simple active walking or using your hand for people living with neurological conditions, these everyday activities may be challenging and even sometimes impossible. Enter ADVANCED REHAB TECHNOLOGIES http://WWW.REHAB-TECHNOLOGIES.COM +91 9971038484 Our award winning assortment of rehabilitation products area daily blessing for people living with Stroke(CVA), Cerebral Palsy(CP), Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI), Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury(SCI) and other Central Nervous System(CNS) disorders. Disclaimer: This video is for awareness purposes only. Advanced Rehab Technologies do not own this video.From:AdvancedRehabTechViews:0 0ratingsTime:07:32More inScience Technology

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FOOT DROP INDIA info@rehab-technologies.com
Simple active walking or using your hand for people living with neurological conditions, these everyday activities may be challenging and even sometimes impossible. Enter ADVANCED REHAB TECHNOLOGIES http://WWW.REHAB-TECHNOLOGIES.COM +91 9971038484 Our award winning assortment of rehabilitation products area daily blessing for people living with Stroke(CVA), Cerebral Palsy(CP), Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI), Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury(SCI) and other Central Nervous System(CNS) disorders. Disclaimer: This video is for awareness purposes only. Advanced Rehab Technologies do not own this video.From:AdvancedRehabTechViews:2 0ratingsTime:01:22More inScience Technology

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Ekso skeleton
Helping someone with a spinal cord injury walk again.From:robiec221Views:0 0ratingsTime:02:44More inPeople Blogs

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Project Walk Spinal Cord Injury Recovery - 2012 Steps to Recovery
Project Walk #39;s Steps to Recovery is an event that showcases clients who were told they may never walk again.....walking again. These are all people who suffered a spinal cord injury or brain injury.From:Project WalkViews:18 1ratingsTime:57:48More inNonprofits Activism

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MEDIAssistant MM40 Environmental Control Unit (ECU) - Hi Def
An introduction to the MEDIAssistant MM40 Environmental Control Unit (ECU) / Electronic Aid to Daily Living (EADL) for individuals with mobility limitations due to Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Burns, Amputation, Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Cerebral Palsy and Muscular Dystrophy. The MM40 uses infrared and Insteon signals to help its user regain control of the electrical and electronic devices in the home and office. It can be operated by touch, voice control, head tracking and switch scanning. The MEDIAssistant MM40 from Convergence Concepts provides unmatched flexibility and power to help people regain control! For more information, check out http://www.ConvergenceConcepts.com or contact us at info@ConvergenceConcepts.com.From:ConvergenceConceptsViews:0 0ratingsTime:08:13More inScience Technology

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Contact With The Skin After a Spinal Cord Injury
Molly Hale speaks of the importance of having the largest organ of our bodies, our skin, touched and handled. A major sensory organ, information from the surface of the skin reminds the body it is alive and may stimulate reconnection after a spinal cord injury.From:abilityproductionViews:0 0ratingsTime:04:04More inEntertainment

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Impact of housing spinal injured people 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. People have been telling Aspire for years that living in a care home has a devastating impact on the lives of spinal cord injured people. Lives are put at risk by unsuitable care and facilities, and by suicidal feelings due to poor quality of life. In order to highlight this issue, 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. This video is a response from Nick Caddick, Research Assistant on #39;Understanding the Health and Wellbeing of Spinal Cord Injured Adults Living in a Care Home. #39; You can see the research report on our website: http://www.aspire.org.ukFrom:Aspire CharityViews:4 0ratingsTime:03:04More inNews Politics

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BOSTON & IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Tobii Assistive Technology Inc., the global leader in eye tracking-enabled augmented communication and assistive technology devices, today announced its sponsorship of the 2012 Working 2 Walk Science & Advocacy Symposium with partners Unite 2 Fight Paralysis and Kennedy-Krieger. The three-day symposium is dedicated to advancing the treatment of spinal cord injury as attendees and sponsors exchange knowledge and research to enhance the quality of life for those affected by spinal cord injuries. The event will be held at the Orange County Airport Hilton in Irvine, Calif., Nov. 1-3.

We are excited to partner with Tobii ATI for this event, as both organizations are dedicated to seeking new ways to improve the lives of those with spinal cord injuries through applied research, technology and, most important, dedication to those with rehabilitative challenges, said Marilyn Smith, executive director at U2FP. Tobiis world-class eye tracking systems provide individuals with disabilities greater independence, enhanced emotional well-being and a sense of control during the difficult transition from injury to recovery.

Founded in 2005, Unite 2 Fight Paralysis is dedicated to supporting those committed to finding a cure for people with spinal cord injuries. Every year the Working 2 Walk Science & Advocacy Symposium brings together research scientists, practitioners, investors, SCI survivors and family members to collectively share experiences and learn about new research and treatment options as they continue to grow the SCI support community.

One of this years special guests will be former BMX rider and X Games gold medalist Stephen Murray, who became a quadriplegic after a biking accident in 2007. At the symposium Murray will meet with fellow attendees to talk about his experiences with SCI, from his initial injury and rehabilitation to his active life now as co-founder of the Athlete Recovery Fund and business owner of his Stay Strong apparel line, all of which has been done with the help of his Tobii PCEye assistive technology. Murray attributes his enhanced emotional state and his greater independence and privacy to his Tobii eye tracker.

I can manage personal matters by myself now with a completely new level of independence it has changed my life, said Murray.

Stephen knows firsthand how significant Tobii eye tracking can be to the SCI community and the impact it can have on the lives of those with rehabilitative injuries, said Tara Rudnicki, president of Tobii ATI. With dedicated partners like U2FP and Kennedy-Krieger, we are able to improve the lives of individuals with SCI and advance the diagnosis and treatment options that are made available to them.

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Tobii ATI Supports SCI Research, Treatment at 2012 Working 2 Walk Symposium

Newswise TORONTO, October 18, 2012 The first atlas of Canadian spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Environmental Scan Atlas: Capturing Capacity in Canadian SCI Rehabilitation (E-Scan Atlas), was released today by Toronto Rehabilitation Institute UHN and the Rick Hansen Institute (RHI). It profiles 13 SCI rehabilitation sites in Canada, and additional Canadian rehabilitations experts, identifies national trends, outlines the best practices in SCI rehabilitation, and recommends how to improve national care.

Approximately 86,000 Canadians live with SCI and there are an estimated 4,000 new cases each year. Compared to the general population, individuals with SCI are re-hospitalized 2.6 times more often, require contact with a physician three times more often, and require 30 times more hours of home care services.

Our team of researchers was compelled to conduct the E-Scan by our genuine passion for rehabilitation and commitment to provide the best care to individuals living with spinal cord injury, explained Dr. Cathy Craven, Scientist, Toronto Rehab UHN and lead investigator of E-Scan. We knew the E-Scan would determine opportunities to enhance patient care through the creation of a sustainable, customized and efficient system.

The data in the E-Scan Atlas is intended for health professionals, governments, NGOs and health policy-makers to facilitate program self-evaluation and reorganization, to create future research and health policy agendas, and to inform best practices for SCI rehabilitation.

Rick Hansen Institute funded the E-Scan project, with support from the federal and Ontario governments. To improve rehabilitation care, you first need a baseline understanding of the current clinical care practices in Canada. In addition to providing this snapshot of current care, Dr. Craven galvanized the Canadian rehabilitation community to contribute their expertise to inform this pan-Canadian effort, said Erin Cherban, Director of Clinical Research Operations at the Rick Hansen Institute.

Each chapter of the E-Scan Atlas defines a specific goal of SCI rehabilitation: it defines the processes of rehabilitation; outlines what does and does not work; and spotlights a centre in Canada with the best practice.

By showcasing the best practice for each area of rehabilitation, the E-Scan Atlas profiles exemplary care that other SCI rehab centres should emulate, thereby creating unique opportunities for centres to learn from one another on a national level, said Dr. Craven.

The E-Scan Atlas will generate knowledge, influence clinical practices and inform policy change. This will strengthen care for people living with SCI across Canada.

The E-Scan Atlas also gives evidence of how the system needs to improve. For example: The current system does not incorporate preventive approaches to SCI-related conditions; the recommendation is to focus on self-managements skills and greater promotion of healthy lifestyle practices. The SCI population visits the emergency department and their physician at a high frequency - many visits are preventable if alternative care options were available; the recommendation is to develop interprofessional models to support lifetime care, which would likely result in substantial system savings. There is a need to address regional disparity in care and to ensure delivery of the best care, with regards to medication, devices, services and supplies; the recommendation is to develop a national body for SCI rehabilitation to lobby and routinely advocate for relevant changes in health policy.

By using the E-Scan Atlas, Canadian rehabilitation providers, people with SCI and their care-givers now have evidence-based data to advocate for preventive care, improved clinical care services and a reduction in regional service disparity, said Vanessa Noonan, Director of Research, RHI.

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(CNN) - For many people with spinal cord injuries, keeping fit is tough. Exercises and rehabilitation don't always help patients maintain strength. But now new programs are being designed to give these patients outlets that provide movement and stimulation, not only for the body but for the mind.

Five years ago, John McVey fell from a ladder, crushing his spine and is now permanently paralyzed from the waist down.

"My paralysis is not straight across, it's angled, so I have no use of my abdominal muscles on this side and some use on the other side," he said.

McVey found his wheelchair confining; he was losing muscle strength, and wanted to get stronger.

That's when he heard about the virtual sailing program for people with spinal cord injuries, being used for research at the Kennedy Kreiger Institute in Baltimore.

Using a boat like vessel, called the V-Sail access sailing simulator system along with a computer, patients learn to maneuver a craft that simulates what it's like to sail a boat.

The course is 12 weeks and designed to improve upper body strength, general health and self-esteem for those with spinal cord injuries.

"We are hoping that these patients will show, demonstrable, measurable improvements in their physically and psychological well being," Dr. Albert Recio said.

However, with sailing comes water, so once the patients are ready, they're taken to the harbor where they steer their own sailboat.

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Spinal cord injury charity Aspire has publish research showing that some patients in care homes were left in bed all day, suffered pressure sores, infections and, in some cases, psychological damage.

Hospital discharge data obtained by the charity covering hundreds of patients revealed that 20 per cent of paralysed patients are discharged from hospital into a care home because there is not housing in the community that meets their new needs.

The charity said that the care facilities are often unsuitable and can lead to patients suffering psychological damage.

Patients reported poor quality of life and other physical injuries including pressure sores, infections and broken bones.

They also reported a lack of independence, damage to relationships, isolation and boredom.

Participants said that care home staff were 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.

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.

"As a country, we're still celebrating the fantastic success of GB's Paralympians this summer. How many of them would have had the opportunity to compete if they'd spent months or years confined to a room in a care home?

"Thousands of people are being robbed of the basic ability to get on with their lives."

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Foundation Financial Group employees at its Kansas City retail branch, located at 7607 North West Roanridge Road, participated in the Project Walk-Kansas City Second Annual Charity Wiffleball Tournament on September 29th. The event benefited Project Walk Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and The National Spinal Cord Injury Association. The FFG team volunteered their time in support, and also made a monetary donation to the cause.

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Project Walk Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center, an internationally recognized non-profit organization, exists to provide an improved quality of life to people with spinal cord injuries through intense activity-based recovery programs, education, support and encouragement. Project Walk understands that every client has special needs and offers several programs to best meet those needs and optimize the clients chances for recovery. Being the pioneer in activity-based recovery programs, and with over a decade of experience, its staff is on the cutting edge of this emerging field. Each center across the globe is staffed with highly qualified Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Specialists who treat thousands of client hours every year from more than 20 countries and 6 continents. Project Walk is the only center, not attached to a hospital or university, that has published research in peer reviewed journals, has ongoing grant funded research projects, and has some of the most advanced equipment designed to treat spinal cord injury.

Project Walks mission is to provide an improved quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries through intense activity-based spinal cord injury recovery programs, education, support and encouragement.

I am excited to that we had the opportunity to participate in this amazing event. Not only were we able to support and raise awareness for a great cause, but we had a blast while doing so, said Foundation Financial Group Event Coordinator, Brandon Powell. I am extremely proud to work for a corporation that makes it a priority to give back to the communities in which we live and work.

To learn more about Project Walk Spinal Cord Injury Recovery, visit http://www.projectwalk.org/.

About Foundation Financial Group

Foundation Financial Group is a multibillion dollar financial services corporation. FFG offers its customers Best in Class service through its Insurance, Retirement, Mortgage, and Tax Services. Named one of the fastest growing financial companies in the country by INC magazine, FFG has continued to grow its nationwide presence with over 100,000 new customers per year in 39 states. In addition to the value that Foundation Financial provides every customer, it is also dedicated to its communities and the people who live in them. Through a vast array of philanthropic endeavors the company not only provides significant monetary donations but also fosters a workforce environment that encourages all team members to personally make a difference. Foundation Financial is committed to its strong focus on customer service and community investment as it continues to grow and compete with the largest financial institutions in the world.

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One in five people who suffer a spinal cord injury will be put in a elderly care home, regardless of their age, a charity has warned.

Roger Hearn has told ITV News the limitations of his life in care with spinal injuries has put a terrible strain on his marriage.

Dr Brett Scott, who has led research into the care of spiral injury victims, has told ITV News Government action is needed to stop patients entering a spiral of depression because of ineffective care home placements.

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.

As a country, we're still celebrating the fantastic success of GB's Paralympians this summer. How many of them would have had the opportunity to compete if they'd spent months or years confined to a room in a care home?

Thousands of people are being robbed of the basic ability to get on with their lives.

A charity has warned that one in five people who suffer a spinal cord injury will be put in a elderly care home, regardless of their age.

Some spinal cord injury patients reported poor quality of life and other physical injuries including pressure sores, infections and broken bones.

They also reported a lack of independence, damage to relationships, isolation and boredom.

Participants in the report said that care home staff were 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.

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