Nerve-stimulation device helps paralysed people walk again

Neurologists from Switzerland engineer electrical implants that enable paralysed patients to walk within an hour. The device further enabled them to swim, cycle, and perform other activities independently. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains new findings from Lausanne. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRa... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supplementary reading: Rowald, A., Komi, S., Demesmaeker, R. et al. Activity-dependent spinal cord neuromodulation rapidly restores trunk and leg motor functions after complete paralysis. Nat Med (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-021-01... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join our channel to get access to perks. Click 'JOIN' or follow the link below:    / @theprintindia   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook:   / theprintindia   » Tweet us on Twitter:   / theprintindia   » Follow us on Instagram:   / theprintindia   » Find us on LinkedIn :   / theprint   » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8