DOGO Media
Dogo News: Nasal Cell Transplant Enables Paralyzed Man to Walk
Read about the incredible surgery that through the transplant of nasal cells has resulted in a paralyzed man being able to regain the use of his legs. Includes video.
PBS
Pbs: Scientific American: Coordinated Control Exercise
PBS's Scientific American series sponsors this learning exercise designed to simulate functional electrical stimulation (FES), a technology which allows the recovery of control of paralyzed muscles.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Body Building: Modeling Breathing Action
Explore the use of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) as a breathing support strategy. Construct a working lung model that simulates the mechanics of breathing.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Spina Bifida
Presented in question-and-answer format, this is a brief article on what spina bifida is. You'll learn what spina bifida is, what causes this disease, and what doctors can do to help those affected by it.
Other
Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Foundation: Resource Center
This resource provides information about paralysis, including treatment, causes, and resources.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Injuries of the Nervous System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Injuries to the central nervous system may damage tissues of the brain or spinal cord. If an injury is mild, a person may have a full recovery. If an injury is...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.45 Nervous System Injuries
Learn about some injuries to the human nervous system.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Polio [Pdf]
Fact sheet on polio describes its symptoms as well as how it is contracted and how it is prevented.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Nervous System Health and Disorders
This lesson will discuss nervous system disorders and their causes.