Earlier this month, para-athlete Minda Dentler became the first woman handcyclist to complete the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, using only her arms for the full 140.6 miles. She finished the race with a time of 14:39:14.
To learn more about this accomplished athlete, visit: http://www.mindadentler.com/
Showing posts with label paraplegic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paraplegic. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Assistive Technology in the News
A story published yesterday by NPR.org highlighted advances in science that can make walking viable for those with paraplegia. The "robot" is still in its experimental stage but is being tested now with patients at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. An exoskeleton covers the paralyzed limbs and allows the wearer to stand, walk, and even climb stairs!
To read the entire article, visit: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/11/07/164644972/i-robot-paraplegics-get-an-assist
To read the entire article, visit: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/11/07/164644972/i-robot-paraplegics-get-an-assist
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