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Electrical Implant Allows Paralyzed Man to Stand and Walk


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PostPosted: Jun 02 2011 11:15 pm Reply with quote Back to top



i had to watch the video on my phone cuz it comes up all fucked up on chrome, IE, & firefox.

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In 2006, Rob Summers was the victim of a hit-and-run. The accident left him completely paralyzed from the chest down–unable, even, to wiggle his toes. But just weeks after beginning a new cutting edge therapy in which researchers electrically stimulated his spinal cord Summers was able to stand on his own, move his hips, knees, ankles and toes, and make stepping motions on a treadmill.

more at the link: http://singularityhub.com/2011/05/25/electrical-implant-allows-paralyzed-man-to-stand-and-walk-video/

this is pretty fucking amazing, and im sure a glimmer of hope to those who are paralyzed. im just totally impressed & at a loss for words.


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Black Zarak
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PostPosted: Jun 02 2011 11:21 pm Reply with quote Back to top

Yes, this is awesome. Whenever science does something like this, it's always a thrill.


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PostPosted: Jun 03 2011 01:11 am Reply with quote Back to top

Very cool, bravo science!


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