GoWings2008

May 27th, 2015 at 8:36 AM ^

I like seeing stuff like this, gives me more and more confidence in the power of the mind and the human spirit.  I can overcome all odds if given the right motivation and tools to do so, and the place to start is right between the ears.  If you believe, you can achieve.

LSAClassOf2000

May 27th, 2015 at 8:44 AM ^

Norton and Summers will return to Michigan soon, where Norton will continue to rehab. He said a year ago that he could only take a few steps using a walker and couldn’t balance by himself for more than a few seconds. Now he’s measuring his distance by yards (up to 60 or so per session) and minutes (10 minutes standing on his own). (Remember, doctors initially gave him only about a 3% chance of ever moving below the neck again.)

Like others, I remember the moment before the UConn game in 2010 as well and I was among those who failed to keep their eyes dry. This is a greaty story as well though and yet another tribute to the work of Mike Barwis. Hopefully, this kid is walking even farther and even stronger as time goes on. 

East German Judge

May 27th, 2015 at 9:26 AM ^

Congrats to this young man for his hard work and sheer determination!  And thanks to Barwis for helping people achieve what is nearly impossible.   

Strange that the article didn't mention Barwis' name, or did I just miss it.

LewanHatesDonkeys

May 27th, 2015 at 10:27 AM ^

He has a foundation as well!  My friend goes to college and was at the graduation.  He mentioned it to me earlier today.

 

 http://scicanfoundation.com/

 

"This organization has the simple goal of raising money in order to provide patients with various levels of neuromuscular deficiencies equipment that would benefit them in achieving their goals."

Michigasling

May 27th, 2015 at 11:01 AM ^

“It was like my gameday,” Norton said, recalling Sunday’s graduation walk. “I was in the zone, focusing on what I needed to do and not worrying about anyone or anything else.

If he can do it...  Time to stop the inner debates and get down to work.  Much, much easier work.

Thanks for posting. 

gopoohgo

May 27th, 2015 at 12:26 PM ^

for a tetraplegic (he's not a paraplegic).

Watching the video, and with him sustaining his injury playing football, am guessing he has a central cord syndrome.

He definitely has some spasticity (FDP involvement if you look at his hands) with clonus in the arms, in addition to using the spasticity in his legs to maintain stability when weight-bearing.

Ultimately, would bet the new work with neuronal implants/thought control will play more of an impact in regaining function for spinal cord injury patients, especially if/when implanted closer to acute injury.  Too much remodeling occurs to the muscles after an SCI to be able to expect them to function properly.

http://arstechnica.com/science/2015/05/new-neural-implant-reads-a-persons-intentions-to-control-robotic-arm/

 

AndArst

February 3rd, 2020 at 3:06 PM ^

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