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Handy Rehab

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The Medical Post.

Scientists with the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research have developed an in-home, web-based rehabilitation system to help stroke or spinal-cord injury patients to recover basic hand movements. As patient Ginny Bockman demonstrates, a joystick-like device called ReJoyce (short for Rehab Joystick for Computer Exercise) allows users to play video games based on everyday tasks such as turning a key or twisting a jar lid. Recent studies have shown that functional electrical stimulation of paralyzed muscles in conjunction with daily hand exercises over several weeks can significantly improve hand function, according to ReJoyce developer Dr. Arthur Prochazka (PhD).

Read the full article here.

Read more about ReJoyce here.

Device stimulates paralyzed hands, arms to move again

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CBC News

A new medical device developed in Canada helps stimulate arms and hands frozen by paralysis from stroke or spinal cord injuries.

The device, called Rejoyce, combines a wristband that uses electronic pulses that open and close the hand in response to the patient clicking their teeth, and a computer joystick that helps develop movement and motor skills.

Read the full article here or watch the full video here.

Spinal Cord Injury Walk

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Global News, Edmonton

An Edmonton family is encouraging the public to lace up for a good cause this weekend - in honour of a loved one.

Watch the full video here.


Going the Distance

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Global News, Edmonton

The first annual "Bockman Foundation Wheel, Walk or Run" ends on a high note. Gord Steinke explains.

Watch the full video here.


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  • People We've Helped
    • Fall 2018
    • Ted
    • Dale
    • Past Events
      • 2014 Silent Auction
      • 7th Annual Wheel, Walk & Run Photos
        • 2018 Wheel, Walk, or Run
        • 8th Spinal Cord Injury Wheel, Walk or Run
      • 2014, 7th Annual Wheel, Walk or Run
        • 1st Annual Golf Tournament
      • 5th Annual Wheel, Walk, & Run
      • 4th Annual Wheel, Walk, & Run
      • About us
        • About us
        • Join Our Team
          • Board of Directors
          • Sponsors
          • Volunteer
        • Contact Us
        • Request for Funding
      • 1st Annual Wheel, Walk, & Run
      • SILENT AUCTION 2018
    • Tracy
    • Budh
    • Jennifer
  • News
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