Paralysis

Is Science Inching Closer to More Effective Treatments for Spinal Cord Injuries?

The story of 21-year-old Kristopher Boesen is one familiar to thousands of other people across the US. Last year, Kristopher was driving when his vehicle skidded off a wet road, hit a tree and crashed into a telephone pole. At the hospital, doctors informed Kristopher’s parents that he would be paralyzed from the neck down,… read more

A Helpful Guide to Spinal Cord Injury Programs in Colorado

Accident survivors with spinal cord injuries need resources that can help improve their quality of life. Fortunately, Colorado has several rehabilitation programs that can help accident survivors recover from spinal cord injuries. Located in Englewood, Craig Hospital is known nationwide for having first-class spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation programs. Teams of health care professionals… read more

Colorado Photo Exhibit Shows Lives After Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

A photo exhibit at Craig Rehabilitation Hospital is showing viewers the stories of 12 people with spinal cord and brain injuries. The exhibit, named Redefining Impossible, runs from August 29 through December 31. Redefining Impossible shows how these individuals have adapted to their injuries and carried on meaningful lives and successful careers. For example, one… read more