Parkinson’s spine stimulator allows Marc to walk 5 kilometres

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Thanks to a device that electrically stimulates his spinal cord, Marc, who has severe Parkinson’s disease, experienced a substantial improvement in his ability to walk

A man with severe Parkinson’s disease has experienced a substantial improvement in his ability to walk after being fitted with a device that electrically stimulates his

spinal cord. The findings, although based on one person’s experience, suggest this technique could be used widely to treat movement deficits in people with the condition.

 

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