Every week I learn about several new gadgets that get invented, but none have been more impressive than this one that I just read about on Gizmodo. They linked to an article written at medgadget.com that linked to an article written on www.curespinalcordinjury.com.
There is a new experimental device that is being used currently by a woman named Jennifer French. Jennifer's muscles work fine, the reason she is paralyzed is that the electronic impulses from here brain cannot reach her legs. Since her muscles still work, there's no reason why she shouldn't be able to stand and walk, despite the broken link between her brain and her legs.
According to the curespinalcordinjury website, Hunter Peckham of Case Western Reserve University has developed a device that sends the electronic stimulus to the legs using a button strapped to the waist of the paralyzed person.
Jennifer French is now able to stand, despite her paralysis. According to the website, she was able to walk down the aisle at her wedding with the help of the device.
If you'd like to read more about, you can go here...
http://www.curespinalcordinjury.com/electronic-nerve-stimulator-enables-walking
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