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Billions of people already have ‘superhero powers’ like the ability to see things far away and summon their friends from far-flung locations. Next up? Enhanced physical abilities.
Researchers have successfully used ‘epidural spinal cord stimulation’ with patients to improve bowel function, restore blood pressure control and increase upper-body exercise capacity.
Researchers have found a way to boost damaged spinal cord nerves – in some cases permanently.
In the near future, your doctor might prescribe electricity for what ails you.
Research published today shows that walking again is possible for individuals with spinal cord injury. After electrical stimulation, three people with lower leg paralysis could walk to some extent.
While some indoor trampoline parks operate to a high safety standard, others don’t, and there’s nothing compelling them to lift their game.
Claims that stem cell treatments can repair spinal injuries right now are overblown. But it’s not for lack of trying, and the science is certainly progressing.
Alex McKinnon’s case marks the first time a player has directly sued rugby league’s national governing body over an on-field injury in Australia.
Researchers are finding new ways to keep them cool.
Studying how athletes’ bones contort during exercise is helping scientists understand which exercise is best for maintaining healthy bones as we age.
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Professor - Emerging Technologies (Stem Cells) at The University of Melbourne and Group Leader - Stem Cell Ethics & Policy at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Social Inclusion - UTS Business School - Centres for Business and Social innovation, and Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of Risk Management and Injury Prevention, University of Technology Sydney
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Lecturer and Medical Researcher, University of Adelaide
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Lecturer in Exercise Physiology, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham
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Postdoctoral research fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in School of Medicine, University of Adelaide
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Senior Lecturer in Sport Engineering, Nottingham Trent University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuromuscular and Skeletal Physiology, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Associate Professor, UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney
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Adjunct Research Associate , Monash University
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Paediatric Surgeon and Conjoint Lecturer in the School of Women's & Children's Health, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University
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Injury epidemiologist | Expert Witness, UNSW Sydney
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Assistant Professor of Engineering, University of Bath
