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CNN: From Horseback-Riding to a Wheelchair and Back

May 9, 2012
Krystal Greco, 16, shares her story about pursuing her passion despite a life-changing injury

adaptive horseback riding rehabilitation

Transverse Myelitis

To find patient care programs and faculty treating Transverse Myelitis at Kennedy Krieger Institute, please see the right-hand column below. Additional helpful information, including definitions, symptoms, Institute press releases, Potential magazine articles, and other resources outside the Institute, have also been provided for readers on this page.

New Experiment Allows Rats with Spinal Cord Injuries to Walk and Climb

June 1, 2012
The International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at Kennedy Krieger Institute Releases a Statement about New Study published in Science

The recent article published in Science entitled "Restoring voluntary control of locomotion after paralyzing spinal cord injury" by van den Brand et al.1 is a great basic scientific demonstration of the degree of plasticity and endogenous re-organization both above and below the injury level associated with recovery.

Baltimore Running Festival

Oct 13 2012 - 7:00am - 4:00pm

M&T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell Street
Baltimore, MD 21230

About the Event:

Are you interested in participating in the 2012 Baltimore Running Festival on October 13th? Join the inaugural Kennedy Krieger Institute Charity Team. Whether it's the Kids Fun Run, 5k, Team Relay, half or full marathon, we've got a space for you!

Wellness Resources

The staff of the "Life in Motion" Wellness Program at the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury has compiled a list of additional wellness-related resources. We are providing these links to additional resources as a service to our users. These links are intended to be for informational use only.

Marathon Training Tips

General Tips:

  • Start Slow: Many people get carried away and try to push themselves on their marathon training program from the very start. Avoid this -- it will lead to injuries.
  • Add 10 Percent Weekly: As a general rule, aim to increase your total running distance by a maximum of 10 percent per week.
  • Follow A Marathon Training Schedule: Track your goals, progress, and achievements by following a marathon training schedule.

Life Through Motion Wellness Program

Director:

Christy Sachs
Adapted Aquatics and Wellness Manager

About Our Program:

The benefits of sport and recreational activities for individuals with disabilities are well recognized from both a health and quality of life perspective, yet there remains lack of activity options in which these individuals can engage. Kennedy Krieger's International Center for Spinal Cord Injury has created a full continuum of care with its new wellness program "Life Through Motion."

Related Materials and Information
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CNN: A Life Reclaimed in Tiny Steps

May 24, 2011
Read about the experiences of Kennedy Krieger patient Matt Courson, and his determination to walk across the stage at his college graduation.

Matt CoursonCNN: A Life Reclaimed in Tiny Steps

SKI MASH

Feb 23 2012 - 9:00am - Feb 24 2012 - 3:30pm

Liberty Ski Resort
78 Country Club Trail
Carroll Valley, PA 17320

Baltimore Adapted Recreation and Sports (BARS) invites adapted skiers to bring their family, friends and caregivers for a special winter day on the snow.

Kennedy Krieger Patient to be Featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Friday, October 21st at 8/7c

October 17, 2011
Twelve days before his 21st birthday, Brian Keefer, an all-around college athlete, suffered a drastic gymnastics injury that paralyzed him from his neck down. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition featured Brian and his family in a special two-hour episode.

Kennedy Krieger Featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition(Baltimore, MD) -- We hope that you will share in our excitement that one of our patients was chosen as the deserving recipient of a new home through the ABC reality show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

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