Spinal Cord Injury

Lower Extremity Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling Promotes Physical & Neurological Recovery In Chronic Spinal Cord Injury

March 4, 2013

Study by Kennedy Krieger’s International Center for Spinal Cord Injury suggests activity-based restorative therapy programs may provide substantial benefits for persons with chronic SCI

Baltimore, MD -- A new study by Kennedy Krieger Institute’s International Center for Spinal Cord Injury (Epub ahead of print) finds that long-term lower extremity functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling, as part of a rehabilitation regimen, is associated with substantial improvements in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI).

CNN: Virtual Sailing Program Helps Disabled

October 16, 2012

Researchers in our International Center for Spinal Cord Injury are using a virtual sailing regimen to introduce individuals with spinal cord injuries to the world of adaptive sailing.

Susan Hendricks reports on a program helping spinal cord injury patients gain strength and self-confidence in sailing. Watch now.

Third Annual Spinal Cord Injury Symposium: Contemporary Trends in Spinal Cord Injury Management

Jun 17 2013 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

801 North Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Conference Room 202

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Hosted by the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at Kennedy Krieger Institute, the Third Annual Contemporary Trends in Spinal Cord Injury Management Symposium is a premier educational event geared toward physicians, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, and other professionals who care for individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders.

Patient Question & Answer Session

Repeats every month on the second Friday until Fri Dec 13 2013 .

Jan 11 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Feb 8 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Mar 8 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Apr 12 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

May 10 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Jun 14 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Jul 12 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Aug 9 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sep 13 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Oct 11 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Nov 8 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Dec 13 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us at one of our monthly Patient Question & Answer Meetings to address any physician, therapy, or research questions you may have. Meetings are on the second Friday of each month from 12 PM to 1 PM. Lunch will be provided.

Each month will highlight a new & exciting spinal cord injury research topic, but any and all questions are encouraged!

UPCOMING SESSIONS:

Regeneration Generation - Q & A with our NEW Social Worker

Oct 28 2013 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Join us for our monthly spinal cord injury support group, "Regeneration Generation." Each month features a new and exciting topic presentation or discussion. Meetings are held on one Monday each month from 12 - 2 PM, and lunch is provided for those who RSVP.

All meetings are catered by Brueggers and are held at:

Kennedy Krieger Institute
801 North Broadway
Room 202
Baltimore, MD 21205