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Hear It Again: He broke his neck diving into a pool. 20 years later, new technology is helping him recover
Manage episode 435104243 series 3303135
For decades, the road to recovery after a spinal cord injury has meant years of physical therapy. The goal is often small but meaningful improvements in body function.
Being able to stretch your fingers that much farther, or grip just a bit harder.
Jon Schleuter’s path began after he broke his neck diving into a pool 20 years ago.
Soundside's Libby Denkmann and Alec Cowan spoke with Schleuter in May.
You can check out the original story, complete with photos here: https://www.kuow.org/stories/things-are-happening-new-tech-offers-groundbreaking-recovery-in-spinal-injuries
GUESTS:
- Jon Schlueter
- Chet Moritz
RELATED LINKS:
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-02940-9
- https://www.onwd.com/therapy/arc-ex/
- https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65689580https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65689580
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
791 episodes
Manage episode 435104243 series 3303135
For decades, the road to recovery after a spinal cord injury has meant years of physical therapy. The goal is often small but meaningful improvements in body function.
Being able to stretch your fingers that much farther, or grip just a bit harder.
Jon Schleuter’s path began after he broke his neck diving into a pool 20 years ago.
Soundside's Libby Denkmann and Alec Cowan spoke with Schleuter in May.
You can check out the original story, complete with photos here: https://www.kuow.org/stories/things-are-happening-new-tech-offers-groundbreaking-recovery-in-spinal-injuries
GUESTS:
- Jon Schlueter
- Chet Moritz
RELATED LINKS:
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-02940-9
- https://www.onwd.com/therapy/arc-ex/
- https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65689580https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65689580
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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