Health Alert: Paralyzed people are beginning to walk with a device surgically implanted on their spinal cords and months of physical therapy

Several people with spinal cord injuries are now able to stand, take steps and even walk, thanks to the device that stimulates electrical activity, accompanied by months of daily physical therapy. The reports, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine and Nature Medicine, are powerful proof of a concept that some patients with paralysis can learn to move again.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Health Alert Sep 24, 11:07 AM     Paralyzed people are beginning to walk with a device surgically implanted on their spinal cords and months of physical therapy Several people with spinal cord injuries are now able to stand, take steps and even walk, thanks to the device that stimulates electrical activity, accompanied by months of daily physical therapy. The reports, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine and Nature Medicine, are powerful proof of a concept that some patients with paralysis can learn to move again. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071