FAQ

  • What is Paralysis?

    Paralysis is defined as complete or partial loss of muscle function. People commonly experience paralysis after an extreme injury, neurological diagnosis, or traumatic brain injury.

  • What are the most common causes of paralysis?

    The most common causes of paralysis include stroke, spinal cord injury, auto immune diseases ( including Multiple Sclerosis and Guilian- Barre) , traumatic brain injuries, and neurological disorders (includingCerebral Palsy and Rhetts syndrome).

  • How common is paralysis?

    Approximately 1 in 50 people in the United State have some form of paralysis.

  • What is a Movement Disorder?

    A Movement Disorder refers to a group of neurological conditions that cause either increased movements or reduced or slow movements. These movements may be voluntary or involuntary. Some examples of movement disorders include Ataxia, Tremor, Tourettes, Dystonia, and Huntington’s Disease.

  • What is a Spinal Cord Injury?

    A Spinal Cord Injury is defined as damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the base including the vertebrae, ligaments ,or disks of spinal column.

    The most common causes of spinal cord injuries include traffic accidents, falls, acts of violence, sports and recreational activities.

  • What is a Neurological Disorder?

    Neurological disorders are defined as disorders that affect the brain and nerves in the human body and the spinal cord. Structural, biochemical or electrical abnormalities in the brain, spinal cord or other nerves can result in a range of symptoms.

    The most common Neurological Disorders include epilepsy, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Strokes, Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease.