Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) of the spinal cord (spinal fMRI) was used to detect neuronal activity elicited by passive and active lower limb movement tasks, in regions caudal to the ...

This episode recorded live at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference features Dr. Christopher Good, President, Virginia Spine Institute. Here, he ...

Low back pain (LBA) is a universal problem, more common in sedentary subjects, yet not very rare in sportspersons. Common organic causes of LBA in sports persons are intervertebral disc prolapse, ...

Spinal cord injuries are life-altering, often leaving individuals with severe mobility impairments. While rehabilitation robotics -- devices that guide movement during therapy -- have improved ...

The spine, or backbone, is a long column of bones that runs down the center of a person’s back. It is essential for many functions, such as movement, support, and protecting the spinal cord. A ...

Spinal health might not grab headlines but it’s—quite literally—the backbone of your wellbeing. Your spine is essential for daily tasks like bending, lifting and twisting. It also supports you when ...

People with spinal muscle atrophy (SMA), an inherited neuromuscular disease, usually experience muscle weakness that impacts movement. New research suggests that electrical spinal cord stimulation ...

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New technology is helping people with paralysis move again, and it doesn't involve surgery, needles or drugs. It's a first-of-its-kind non-invasive spinal cord stimulation therapy, and it's now ...

Spinal cord injuries are life-altering, often leaving individuals with severe mobility impairments. While rehabilitation robotics—devices that guide movement during therapy—have improved training for ...