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A Win for Medicare Beneficiaries: Maintenance Therapy Cannot Be Denied

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 11:41am | Frank Hyland

Physical TherapyIt’s not a secret that skilled therapy, under the guidance of a licensed therapist, is helpful to maintain function, increase strength and prevent regression/deterioration. Yet for decades, Medicare beneficiaries have been denied care based upon their condition being deemed “unlikely to improve.”
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Ekso Provides Hope and Healing after Spinal Cord Injury

Wed, 06/20/2012 - 9:58am | Kevin Oldt

Kevin Oldt in EksoOn January 17, 2002, I suffered a snowmobiling accident that turned my world upside down.

I will never forget being told that, as a result of the T-12 spinal injury, I may never walk again. It took years to come to terms with life in a wheelchair.
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eLEGS Another Example of the Raker Legacy of Innovation

Wed, 04/20/2011 - 4:36pm | Sally Gammon

elegs exoskeletonThe legacy of the Raker family, who founded Good Shepherd more than 100 years ago, is a legacy of innovation, and examples of this organization’s innovative spirit can be found throughout our storied history. Read more »

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Bowel Movements and Spinal Cord Injury

Fri, 01/28/2011 - 2:01pm | Mimi Lang

For people in wheelchairs, including those individuals who have had spinal cord injuries, private body functions, such as bowel movements, can become an issue. This is because the injury prevents muscles and nerves from working together properly. Read more »