Paraplegic man learns to walk again
Paraplegic man learns to walk again
A man whose spinal cord was severed in a motorcycle accident has been able to take his first steps in five years thanks to new developments in technology. Essex residents who are interested in this development should note that the work is still experimental and further research is needed to confirm ....
Police search for hit and run driver
A woman in Suffolk was the victim of a hit and run incident as she was driving on the A12 . Her vehicle was struck by a white truck travelling south in the direction of Essex on the dual carriageway before it left the scene of the accident. It was spotted travelling at speed further down the road be....
Spinal cord injuries
Residents of Harlow, and the surrounding areas, may be interested in information regarding whiplash injuries. The effects of the injury can extend beyond the pain and trauma of the incident itself. People suffering from whiplash could find that they are unable to carry on with their normal dai....
Woman left in wheelchair after suffering injuries in car crash
A woman who was seriously injured after the car she was in, flipped onto its roof has been left wheelchair-bound and requiring lifelong specialist care. The woman was a passenger in a Ford Focus when the driver, a 28-year-old man, lost control on a bend, and the car rolled several times before....
The facts about spinal cord injuries
Essex residents may know that symptoms of a spinal cord injury might include a partial or complete loss of sensory capability, motor control of the limbs or motor control of the body. The most severe injuries can also affect the regulation of bladder or bowel control, blood pressure, heart rate and ....