Life after injury

Almost 80 per cent of people return to work after traumatic spinal fracture or spinal cord injury (SCI), new research suggests.

John McDonald’s own experience of brain injury saw him face many challenges in being able to return to work - so he is now helping others in his position by supporting employers to better understand ‘hidden disability' and make necessary changes in the workplace. Through his business, Eagles Wings Consultancy, John is enabling businesses and [...]

Pioneering technology to help support balance and gait deficits is helping brain injury survivors in returning to work, new statistics have shown.  The Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS) device has shown its positive impact in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and stroke survivors, enabling them to regain movement ability they feared had been lost. 

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Former bus driver Isabel rebuilds her life after stroke with specialist neuro-rehab support

It is believed that over 80 per cent of stroke survivors experience gait challenge, often associated with loss of control over ankle movement. Researchers believe that an ‘agile, untethered, and easy-to-use ankle exosuit’ could help tackle this issue. This exosuit is designed for independent use in a public environment, the exosuit also promises to help [...]