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| Previous 10 | Proactive Spinal Network | http://www.proactivespinalnetwork.com Proactive Spinal Network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Support_Groups An online community for women with spinal injuries (SCI/D). Offers articles, a forum and chat room for support. It is targeted at women in Ontario, Canada. |
| Previous | Nicki's Homepage | http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Trail/6860/index.html Nicki's Homepage | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Personal_Pages About Nicki and family. |
| Random 1 | Reproductive Health Technologies Project | http://rhtp.org Reproductive Health Technologies Project | Top/Society/Issues/Family_Planning Reproductive freedom advocacy group, based in the U.S. News and information on emerging issues in contraception, including new contraceptive technologies. |
| Random 2 | Cognitech | http://www.cognitech.com Cognitech | Top/Science/Technology/Electrical_Engineering/Image_Processing/Software Specializes in forensic and medical video image processing. Also supplies services and advanced software products for video image processing. |
| Random 3 | Vermont Medical Society (VMS) | http://www.vtmd.org/ Vermont Medical Society (VMS) | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Vermont/Health/Associations Information on this physician advocacy organization, and on current issues and events. |
| Random 4 | Brachial Plexus/Erb's Palsy Information Page | http://www.geocities.com/brachialplex Brachial Plexus/Erb's Palsy Information Page | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Peripheral_Nervous_System/Nerve_Compression_Syndromes/Brachial_Plexus_Palsy Networking forum for sharing and support. Categorized links including support groups, medical treatment sites, research articles, attorneys. |
| Random 5 | End Stage Renal Disease Network 13 | http://www.network13.org/ End Stage Renal Disease Network 13 | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genitourinary_Disorders/Kidney/End_Stage_Disease Provides support and information on ESRD to the Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma renal communities. |
| Next | Jake Walks Again | http://www.jakewalksagain.com Jake Walks Again | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Personal_Pages Once a quadriplegic then went from a wheel chair to racing wheels. |
| Next 10 | Lsaposnek's Home Page | http://hometown.aol.com/LSaposnek/index5.html Lsaposnek's Home Page | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Personal_Pages The story and photos of Lloyd Saposnek a C3/4 quad. |
| Random 1 | Cat In a Cream | http://yumeneko.tripod.com Cat In a Cream | Top/Arts/Animation/Anime/Image_Galleries/Wallpaper Various wallpapers and backgrounds from several series. |
| Random 4 | Petaltone Essences | http://www.sacredsites.co.uk/sites/petaltone/ Petaltone Essences | Top/Shopping/Health/Alternative/Flower_Essences Created from English wildflowers, used in healing people and animals, interaction with crystals, and changing the energy in buildings. |
| Random 4 | Recovery Gifts Unlimited | http://www.recoverygifts.20fr.com Recovery Gifts Unlimited | Top/Shopping/Health/Substance_Abuse/Twelve_Step Large selection of recovery, 12 step, and self-help related jewelry, gifts, books, and tapes. |
| Next 70 | Coma Waiting | http://www.waiting.com/glossarya.html Coma Waiting | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases A glossary of terms used for brain injury, A-Z. |
| Previous 70 | Whitney Hope | http://www.whitneyhope.com Whitney Hope | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Non-profit camp for disabled persons. Includes information on spinal cord injury and a newsletter. |
| Next 170 | Acid Maltase Deficiency | http://hometown.aol.com/brycregan/Acid_Maltase_Deficiency.html Acid Maltase Deficiency | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases/Glycogen_Storage_Disease_Type_II A brief summary of AMD along with links and news. |
| Previous 170 | European Brain Injury Society (E.B.I.S.) | http://www.ebissociety.org/ European Brain Injury Society (E.B.I.S.) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Brings the many professionals and associations involved in the field of brain injury together with the survivors and their families. Projects include developing evaluation guidelines, research in the Epidemology, database on medical, scientific and social aspects, seminars and training, promoting support groups and public awareness. |
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| Previous 270 | Traumatic Brain Injury Fact Sheet | http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/TBI.htm Traumatic Brain Injury Fact Sheet | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury A booklet prepared by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Covers treatment, research, symptoms, rehabilitation, types of brain injury, and resources. |
| Other resource N0 | eMedicine Health - Concussion | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9251-1.asp eMedicine Health - Concussion | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of concussions. |
| Other resource N1 | Stories Of Brain Injury Rehabilitation | http://www.severe-brain-injury.com/ Stories Of Brain Injury Rehabilitation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury An Occupational Therapist describes the rehabilitation of a young man with severe brain injury. This masters thesis includes journal and treatment notes, quotes, and the therapist's thoughts. |
| Other resource N2 | CARE-SPOUSE-L | http://www.lsoft.com/scripts/wl.exe?SL1=CARE-SPOUSE-L&H=LISTSERV.TBINET.ORG CARE-SPOUSE-L | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Mailing_Lists ABI/TBI caregivers discussion for people who care for a spouse with a brain injury. Also provides subscription guidelines and an archive of past posts. |
| Other resource N3 | TBI-CARING-KIDS | http://www.lsoft.com/scripts/wl.exe?SL1=TBI-CARING-KIDS&H=LISTSERV.TBINET.ORG TBI-CARING-KIDS | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Mailing_Lists Provides information and support to TBI/ABI Caregiving Kids. Also gives subscription information and access to past postings. |
| Other resource N4 | TBI-SPRT | http://www.lsoft.com/scripts/wl.exe?SL1=TBI-SPRT&H=MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU TBI-SPRT | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Mailing_Lists Saint John's University traumatic brain injury support group list. Contains subscription instructions and archived postings. |
| Other resource N5 | Missouri TeleRehabilitation Training Program | http://www.telerehab.net/ Missouri TeleRehabilitation Training Program | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Joint effort to promote access to appropriate behavioral health care in rural communities. |
| Other resource N6 | Thompson's Brain Injury Rehab | http://www.thompsonsbraininjuryrehab.com/ Thompson's Brain Injury Rehab | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Day rehabilitation program in Virginia to assist brain injury survivors in overcoming their disabilities and with the transition to home, school, work and independent living. |
| Other resource N7 | Quality Living, Inc. - Brain Injury Specialists | http://www.qliomaha.com Quality Living, Inc. - Brain Injury Specialists | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Residential rehabilitation program dedicated to assisting those with acquired brain injury to re-integrate them into the community and provide support for their families and careers. |
| Other resource N8 | Neurobehavioral Healthcare Systems | http://www.nhsltd.com Neurobehavioral Healthcare Systems | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs A network of rehabilitation facilities which includes rehabilitation for pediatric and adult patients who have suffered neurological or brain injury. |
| Other resource N9 | Futures Unlimited | http://www.futuresunlimited.com Futures Unlimited | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs An out patient physical therapy clinic located in Columbus, Mississippi. Unique in the application of physical therapy techniques. Spasticity is reduced without medication or electrical stimulation. Range of motion is improved without practice. Muscle tone and muscle bulk is frequently increased without resistive exercise. |
| Other resource N10 | Ohio Valley Center For Brain Injury Prevention And Rehabilitation | http://www.ohiovalley.org/ Ohio Valley Center For Brain Injury Prevention And Rehabilitation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Develops and distributes model programs of prevention, acute care and rehabilitation for people who have had brain injuries. Provides service to survivors, families and service providers on a national level. |
| Other resource N11 | Saskatchewan Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (SARBI) | http://s.a.r.b.i.tripod.com/sarbi/ Saskatchewan Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (SARBI) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Offers individually designed, physically based, rehabilitation programs to clients with severe acquired brain injury. |
| Other resource N12 | Westcountry Case Management | http://www.westcountrycasemanagement.co.uk/ Westcountry Case Management | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Advocacy and management service for people with brain injury or neurological impairment in SouthWest UK residential, rehabilitation, or community settings. Member of British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers. |
| Other resource N13 | Mild Traumatic Brain Injury | http://www.qeeg.com/mtbi.html Mild Traumatic Brain Injury | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Providing treatment of MTBI with neurotherapy and vision therapy techniques without the use of medications. From the Behavioral Medicine Associates, Inc. in Edina, Minnesota. |
| Other resource N14 | Learning Services | http://www.learningservices.com/ Learning Services | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs A national provider of innovative rehabilitation and supported living programs for individuals with an acquired brain injury. Programs available in various USA locations. |
| Other resource N15 | Sandpoint Traumatic Brain Injury Unit | http://www.valleyvista.org/SandTBI.htm Sandpoint Traumatic Brain Injury Unit | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Long-term residential care in a Christian setting for those who no longer need hospital or constant rehabilitative care but are not able to live on their own. A service of Valley Vista Care Corporation in Idaho. |
| Other resource N16 | Peartree House | http://www.peartreerehab.co.uk Peartree House | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Center specializing in long and short-term individualized treatment of younger people with an acquired brain injury. A team of specialists offer occupational, physical, psychological, speech, and recreational rehabilitation, along with community and independent living skills. Located in Southampton, UK. |
| Other resource N17 | Head Injury Rehabilitation & Referral Services, Inc. (HIRRS) | http://www.headinjuryrehab.org/ Head Injury Rehabilitation & Referral Services, Inc. (HIRRS) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Serves individuals with neurological impairments, specializing in brain injuries. Offers residential and outpatient programs, vocational training, life skills assistance, educational goals, and assistance in accessing community and medical resources. A non-profit agency located in Rockville, MD. |
| Other resource N18 | The Neuro Institute | http://www.theneuroinstitute.com/ The Neuro Institute | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Providing occupational, physical, massage, and speech therapies and rehabilitation for patients with acquired brain and spinal cord injuries. Located in Arizona. |
| Other resource N19 | Supportive Living, Inc. | http://www.supportivelivinginc.org/ Supportive Living, Inc. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Offers life-long supportive housing, life skills training, recreational activities, and personal care attendants to enable survivors of brain injury to achieve their highest level of independence in the community. Located in Massachusetts. |
| Other resource N20 | Our House TBI Residence | http://www.ourhouse-tbiresidence.com/ Our House TBI Residence | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs A licensed residential facility that provides a structured, safe, transitional program for adults recovering from traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other related injuries. Located in Shelby Township, Michigan. |
| Other resource N21 | Traumatic Head Injury Rehabilitation Services at Robin Hill Farm | http://www.robinhillfarm.com/ Traumatic Head Injury Rehabilitation Services at Robin Hill Farm | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Treatment_and_Residential_Programs Educational and rehabilitation services for adults throughout the Northeast with acquired brain injury. Providing assisted living in a residential setting in West Deering, NH. |
| Other resource N22 | Coma Recovery Association | http://comarecovery.org/ Coma Recovery Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations A non-profit organization for coma and brain injury survivors, family members, friends and professionals. Offerings include mutual aid and support, support group meetings, general information, referrals and advocacy. |
| Other resource N23 | Brain Injury Association of New Zealand | http://www.brain-injury-nz.org Brain Injury Association of New Zealand | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Provides information, advocacy and support to people with brain injuries, family members, and caregivers. Has listing of branch offices, and offers Social Rehabilitation clinics in a variety of cities. |
| Other resource N24 | Ontario Brain Injury Association | http://www.obia.on.ca/ Ontario Brain Injury Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Committed to enhancing the quality of life for those living with an acquired brain injury by providing support services, professional development programs, and community involvement. Offers newsletter, calendar of events, and resource information. |
| Other resource N25 | Headway UK | http://www.headway.org.uk Headway UK | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Brain injury association is a registered charity in England. Its aims are to promote understanding of all aspects of head injury and to provide information, support and services to people who have suffered a head injury, their family and carers. |
| Other resource N26 | Waikato Head Injury Society | http://www.whis.nzl.org/ Waikato Head Injury Society | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Provides advocacy, education, referral, counseling and support services to brain injured individuals in New Zealand. Check for meeting and event schedules as well as guides to understanding brain injury, coma, concussion, fatigue, solvent neurotoxicity, and rehabilitation. |
| Other resource N27 | Weiss ABI Work Support Group | http://www.homestead.com/abigroup/ Weiss ABI Work Support Group | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations The New Orleans chapter for people with acquired brain injuries. Provides meeting information, resources, and writings by support group members. |
| Other resource N28 | The Brain Injury Association of Nipissing | http://dawn.thot.net/brain/ The Brain Injury Association of Nipissing | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Committed to assisting individuals living with the effects of acquired brain injury improve their potential and lead fuller lives. Offers information, referrals, counseling, advocacy, research, education, and activities. |
| Other resource N29 | Head Injury Society of New Zealand | http://www.head-injury.org.nz/ Head Injury Society of New Zealand | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Provides basic information about brain injury, professional articles, poetry, stories, a newsletter, chat room, and contacts for local support groups. |
| Other resource N30 | Spirit of Suzi Foundation | http://www.spiritofsuzi.org/ Spirit of Suzi Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Bringing the joy and excitement of flying in small aircraft to survivors of traumatic brain injury. Scholarships available. |
| Other resource N31 | The Brain Trust | http://www.the-brain-trust.org/ The Brain Trust | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations A non-profit organization providing emergency funding for essential goods and services to people with mild or moderate traumatic brain injury in Colorado. |
| Other resource N32 | Momentum Scotland | http://www.momentumscotland.org/ Momentum Scotland | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Pioneered the UK's first vocational rehabilitation service for people with traumatic brain injury. Services include community integration, mental health, employment support, job-retention programs, supported living, and assistive technologies. |
| Other resource N33 | Heather Bublick Rehabilitation Foundation | http://www.Fighting4Heather.org/ Heather Bublick Rehabilitation Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations Help a young woman in her struggle to overcome Traumatic Brain Injury and regain her life. Her dreams tragically taken away while crossing a street on the college campus, the family cannot pay for the rehabilitation and other treatment she requires, and is requesting monetary donations. |
| Other resource N34 | Brain Injury Association of Georgia | http://www.braininjuryga.org/ Brain Injury Association of Georgia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Brain_Injury_Association_Chapters Services include a resource clearinghouse, toll-free help line, statewide directory of service providers, peer support, educational workshops, scholarship fund, advocacy, and support services, camps and conferences for anyone affected by brain injury. |
| Other resource N35 | Brain Injury Association of Kentucky | http://www.braincenter.org/ Brain Injury Association of Kentucky | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Brain_Injury_Association_Chapters Provides a technical description of the brain, how a brain can be injured, levels of impairment, levels of injury, effects on family, local events, support group contacts, conferences, and membership information. |
| Other resource N36 | Headway Bedford | http://www.kbnet.co.uk/headway/ Headway Bedford | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Headway_Branches Provides a day unit and community based support for persons with a brain injury and their carers through cognitive, emotional, physical, recreational, and social rehabilitation activities. |
| Other resource N37 | Headway Leicester | http://www.headwayleicester.org.uk/ Headway Leicester | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Headway_Branches Provides support to people with acquired brain injuries and their caregivers through a day center in Leicester, and outreach support in Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland. |
| Other resource N38 | Headway Surrey | http://www.headwaysurrey.org/ Headway Surrey | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Headway_Branches Support for people with head injury, their families and carers through a day center, helpline, community workers, support groups, and advocacy. |
| Other resource N39 | Edinburgh Headway Group | http://edinburghheadway.org.uk/ Edinburgh Headway Group | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Organizations/Headway_Branches Based at Astley Ainslie Hospital, provides support to person's with a TBI, their families, and caregivers throughout Edinburgh and the Lothian's. Offers a range of social, recreational, therapeutic, rehabilitative, and educational services. |
| Other resource N40 | Brain Trauma Research Center | http://www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/trauma/index.html Brain Trauma Research Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Research Providing clinical management, research and treatment for traumatic brain and spinal injuries. |
| Other resource N41 | Central Nervous System Injury Laboratory | http://www.giccs.georgetown.edu/labs/faden/ Central Nervous System Injury Laboratory | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Research Research probing the cellular and molecular events that contribute to the physiological, behavioral, neurologic, and histologic damage associated with TBIs. The goal is to develop new, more effective therapies to treat brain injury patients. |
| Other resource N42 | Brain Injury Biomechanics | http://www.neurostaff.org/ Brain Injury Biomechanics | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Research The starting point for understanding of the TBI pathophysiology. The stereotactical phenomena - supported by previously reported results. |
| Other resource N43 | HealingWell Communities - Brain Trauma | http://community.healingwell.com/commun_v3/scripts/topics.pl?NodeID=139599&ClientID=15808 HealingWell Communities - Brain Trauma | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Support_Groups Message boards and chat dedicated to sharing information, support, and coping strategies for individuals with brain injuries. Community moderated by volunteers. |
| Other resource N44 | SoTBI (Survivors of TBI) | http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoTBI/ SoTBI (Survivors of TBI) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Support_Groups Provides a forum for survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury to share experiences, strength, and hope with each other. (Yahoo Group) |
| Other resource N45 | Coma Diaries | http://www.expage.com/page/comadiaries Coma Diaries | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages A resource and support guide on coma and brain injury for family and friends of survivors. |
| Other resource N46 | Greg Whorwood | http://website.lineone.net/~greg.whorwood Greg Whorwood | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages The struggle for a young boy struck down at 15 and in deep coma for three months, semi conscious for another nine months, still recovering and at special college in England. |
| Other resource N47 | Chasin Reynolds: Recovering from TBI | http://hometown.aol.com/misschasin/myhomepage/index.html Chasin Reynolds: Recovering from TBI | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages A touching story of a beautiful, young woman who sustained a traumatic brain injury in an auto accident. Details of the accident, her injuries, and progress. Includes dramatic pictures. |
| Other resource N48 | Michelle's Web | http://www.belec.ca/michelle Michelle's Web | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages For survivors of serious brain injury and their family. Personal stories, links to helpful information, and a message board. |
| Other resource N49 | Richard's Story: A Young Man's Struggle with Traumatic Brain Injury | http://www.richardsstory.co.uk/ Richard's Story: A Young Man's Struggle with Traumatic Brain Injury | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages In November, 1999, Richard suffered horrific brain injuries in a car crash and was given no chance of survival. His father describes the on-going battle with TBI. |
| Other resource N50 | Traumatic Brain Injury: A Mind Numbing Experience | http://royalpalm.tripod.com/injury.html Traumatic Brain Injury: A Mind Numbing Experience | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages A Church Organist talks about his work related TBI and the changes the injury made in his ability to perform at work, home, and playing the organ. |
| Other resource N51 | Traumatic Brain Injury: a Mind Numbing Experience | http://brain-injury.tripod.com/ Traumatic Brain Injury: a Mind Numbing Experience | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages A man relates experiences after receiving a brain injury when a 52 pound television set fell on his head. Includes basic TBI information and resources. |
| Other resource N52 | Sacha's Miraculous Story | http://www3.sympatico.ca/j_chenier/ Sacha's Miraculous Story | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages A baby survives and beats the odds despite severe brain damage from Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy. |
| Other resource N53 | Michaels Story of TBI | http://navydiver.2itb.com/ Michaels Story of TBI | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Brain_Injury/Personal_Pages A young mans struggle after a traumatic brain injury. Provides resources for others who have TBI or wish to find out more. |
| Other resource N54 | Paralysis Society of America | http://www.psa.org/ Paralysis Society of America | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Promoting quality health care for people with spinal cord dysfunction. |
| Other resource N55 | Paralyzed Veterans of America | http://www.pva.org/ Paralyzed Veterans of America | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Addresses a wide array of issues experienced by veterans and other people with spinal cord injury or dysfunction. Subjects include legal, medical, sports accessibility, research and veterans issues. Includes many publications online. |
| Other resource N56 | Paralinks | http://paralinks.net Paralinks | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Paralinks Electronic magazine covers all aspects of living life with spinal cord injuries. |
| Other resource N57 | About.com - Back and Neck Injury | http://backandneck.about.com/ About.com - Back and Neck Injury | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Information, links, and a chat room, on the subjects of back and neck injury. |
| Other resource N58 | QuadsRus.com | http://quadsrus.com QuadsRus.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury An online resource for people living with quadriplegia. Information on travel, products, and career opportunities. |
| Other resource N59 | Think First Foundation | http://www.thinkfirst.ca/ Think First Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Dedicated to educating children and teens about the prevention of brain and spinal cord injuries. |
| Other resource N60 | Spinal Cord Injury Peer Information Library on Technology | http://www.scipilot.com Spinal Cord Injury Peer Information Library on Technology | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury SCI PILOT is a resource describing the assistive technology experiences of individuals with quadriplegia from their own perspective. |
| Other resource N61 | Full Circle Foundation | http://www.fullcirclefoundation.com Full Circle Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Dedicated to finding a cure for spinal cord injuries and establishing a rehabilitation clinic. Go-kart racing events raise awareness and bring hope to those paralyzed. |
| Other resource N62 | Physiotherapy Exercises For People With Spinal Cord Injury | http://www.physiotherapyexercises.com Physiotherapy Exercises For People With Spinal Cord Injury | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Written for physiotherapists, site enables users to find exercises appropriate for patients with different neurological disabilities (including spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke and multiple sclerosis). |
| Other resource N63 | Spinal Cord Injury Information Network | http://www.spinalcord.uab.edu Spinal Cord Injury Information Network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury This federally funded website is devoted to providing the most complete resource for SCI and disability related information. |
| Other resource N64 | Whitney Hope | http://www.whitneyhope.com Whitney Hope | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury Non-profit camp for disabled persons. Includes information on spinal cord injury and a newsletter. |
| Other resource N65 | Reeve-Irvine Spinal Cord Injury Research Center | http://www.reeve.uci.edu Reeve-Irvine Spinal Cord Injury Research Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research Dedicated to spinal cord injury research and finding a cure for spinal cord injury and neural degenerative disease. |
| Other resource N66 | Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Units | http://shriners.com/Hospitals/sci.html Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Units | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research Mission is the clinical application of research which has been responsible for many major developments made in the orthopaedic and burn care fields. |
| Other resource N67 | Lois Pope Life Foundation | http://www.life-edu.org/newsletter4.5.html Lois Pope Life Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research Life Fellows will help lead the way into the prevention and cure of neurological disorders, diseases, and spinal cord injuries. |
| Other resource N68 | Cure Paralysis Now | http://www.cureparalysis.org/ Cure Paralysis Now | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research Devoted to the advancement of the cure for spinal cord paralysis. |
| Other resource N69 | International Spinal Cord Regeneration Center | http://www.electriciti.com/spinal/ International Spinal Cord Regeneration Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research Dr. Fernando Ramirez del Rio has quietly been working miracles in Tijuana Mexico for several years. He has had success regenerating spinal cords using Embryonic Cell Transplant Therapy. |
| Other resource N70 | Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Corporation | http://www.kmrrec.org/ Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Corporation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research A non-profit medical research organization dedicated to the advancement of clinical research and professional education in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and improvement of the quality of life of physically-challenged individuals. |
| Other resource N71 | Spinal Cord Society | http://members.aol.com/scsweb/private/scshome.htm Spinal Cord Society | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research International organization for cure, research and treatment of spinal cord injury paralysis and related problems. |
| Other resource N72 | UW Neurological Surgery: Clinical-Head and Spinal Cord Injury Center | http://www.neurosurgery.washington.edu/clinical/spininj.html UW Neurological Surgery: Clinical-Head and Spinal Cord Injury Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research Medical and surgical management of acute head and spine trauma and an active clinical research program. |
| Other resource N73 | Yale and Alexion Report: Advance in Spinal Cord Repair | http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/1999-10/NC-YaAr-241099.php Yale and Alexion Report: Advance in Spinal Cord Repair | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research The report, entitled "Xenotransplantation of Transgenic Pig Myelin Forming Cells Promotes Axonal Regeneration and Restores Conduction Across the transected spinal cord," is based on research conducted in the laboratories of Dr. Jeffrey D. Kocsis of the Department of Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, and Dr. William L. Fodor, Senior Director of Xenotransplantation at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and their colleagues. |
| Other resource N74 | Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System | http://www.northwestern.edu/spine/ Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research Comprehensive website for spinal cord research and trauma. A partnership between Northwestern University, Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. |
| Other resource N75 | Canadian Spinal Research Organization | http://www.csro.com/ Canadian Spinal Research Organization | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research Dedicated to the improvement of the physical quality of life for persons with a spinal cord injury through targeted scientific and medical research. |
| Other resource N76 | The Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation | http://www.brpf.org The Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research A nonprofit organization whose goal is to find a cure for paralysis by funding the latest in medical research and to provide assistance to those individuals that are suffering from neurological disorders. |
| Other resource N77 | Spinal Cord Injury: Hope Through Research | http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/sci.htm Spinal Cord Injury: Hope Through Research | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research Informational booklet about efforts to develop better treatments, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). |
| Other resource N78 | Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation | http://www.christopherreeve.org/ Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research A national nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage and support research to find a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and related disorders. Including the latest news and progress in research studies. |
| Other resource N79 | SpinalNet | http://www.spinalnet.co.uk SpinalNet | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Research UK based spinal cord research resource base, providing information on spinal cord injury, including support, rehabilitation and treatment |
| Other resource N80 | Exercising Toward Repair of the Spinal Cord | http://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/22/national/22NEUR.html Exercising Toward Repair of the Spinal Cord | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Trauma_and_Injuries/Spinal_Cord_Injury/Treatment New York Times article about actor Christopher Reeve's progress toward rehabilitation and the larger story of evidence that intense physical exercise can help restore the brain and spinal cord after serious injury. |