Spinal Research UKClaire Lomas has completed the Virgin London Marathon!
After 17 days of walking in her robotic suit in some terrible weather conditions, Claire Lomas has completed the London Marathon course! You can sponsor her at www.justgiving.com/Claire-Lomas or text LEGS60 £amount to 70070
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GOOD LUCK to all of our runners that are taking on the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday!
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Just 50 miles left on Dan’s Ride for Research!
In January 2012, paralysed Spinal Research supporter Dan Eley began his challenge to cycle 550 miles, the equivalent distance from Spinal Research HQ near Guildford to the Spinal Injury Centre in Glasgow, using an FES bike and hand cycle. He has now covered 500 miles and with just 50 left to go, plans to complete his challenge within the next week or so.
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Promising therapies come together to promote regeneration after injury
Researchers are investigating the effects of electrical stimulation (ES) in combination with other potential treatments to promote nerve regeneration after a spinal cord injury (SCI).