Spinal Implant Could Help Parkinson’s Patients Walk Again

The treatment is a spinal cord implant, and it has already helped three paralyzed people walk again. The device mimics how the brain sends signals to muscles and stimulates the brain regulator that identifies the need for more blood when people stand up. Though the concept is still new and more studies need to be conducted, the team is hopeful it will improve the quality of life for Parkinson’s sufferers.