Neurotechnology, the use of medical electronics to interact with the human nervous system, has made rapid advancements in recent history. Although severe spinal cord injuries can result in paralysis, the muscle can contract when it is stimulated. For those with mobility impairments that do not have peripheral nerve damage, electrical stimulation can be utilized. A few advances that are currently available include the following:

1. Breathing and Cough Assistance

2. Hand Grasp and Rehabilitation of the Upper Extremities

3. Pain and Spasticity Management

4. Pressure Sore Prevention and Wound Therapy

5. Assisted Standing and Ambulation Systems

6. Exercise and rehabilitation Systems

For more information on these types of treatment see The National Spinal Cord Injury Association’s Website Fact Sheets.

The majority of spinal cord injuries are due to car accidents, bicycle accidents, truck accidents and pedestrian accidents. If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury due to an accident, please contact an experienced Spinal Cord Injury Attorney. An experienced attorney can help you receive fair compensation for your injuries, current medical bills, needed rehabilitation, and loss of wages.

Anyone living with spinal cord injury as a result of a negligent act of another can participate in on-line discussions at a new website dedicated to advocacy on issues that affect people with spinal cord injury and disorders. The site, www.spinalcordadvocates.org, is a product of the unique collaboration between the National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) and United Spinal Association, two of the nation’s leading nonprofit membership organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders.