Troy Schmanke, Ph.D.

Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Research

Exploring the relationship between the brain and behaviour.

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

Fatigue is a personal experience that is different for everyone. It's one of the most commonly-reported effects of brain injury and can have a big impact on day-to-day life.  Find out more about fatigue and get guidance on how to cope: https://t.co/BkNfYcZ3Py

[Psychology Today @PsychToday]

Many people assume that more sexual experience leads to better relationships. But when it comes to lasting love, qualities like trust, emotional connection, and shared values may matter more than sexual expertise alone. https://t.co/3a4vQUQPqe

[Troy Schmanke, Ph.D. @BrainDamageNet]

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[SPINALpedia @SPINALpedia]

Sebastian Tobler, an incomplete quadriplegic, a research patient in spinal cord stimulation trials, worked with his team to create "Infinite Parallel Bar Walker," which helps people walk further distances.

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#spinalcordinjury #spinalcordinjuryresearch

[Troy Schmanke, Ph.D. @BrainBehaviour]

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[Troy Schmanke, Ph.D. @BrainDamageNet]

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[Cure Parkinson's @CureParkinsonsT]

Nominations for our annual Tom Isaacs Award are now open! 🏆

This award recognises a researcher who is making a meaningful difference to people affected by Parkinson’s by working with them, not just for them.

Nominate a researcher: https://t.co/v0Qu1QpoQs

[Troy Schmanke, Ph.D. @BrainDamageNet]

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[Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation @ReeveFoundation]

A stroke can happen in the spinal cord or brain when blood flow is disrupted. Recognizing the signs early is critical. For brain stroke, remember F.A.S.T.: Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911. #StrokeAwareness #TodaysCare https://t.co/s1qIOLS4RV

[Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation @ReeveFoundation]

There are many ways to honor the fallen this Memorial Day: visit a veterans' cemetery, learn about Gold Star Families, or simply take a moment to remember their sacrifice. #MemorialDay #TodaysCare https://t.co/TAhm1GdkB1

[Troy Schmanke, Ph.D. @BrainDamageNet]

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[Troy Schmanke, Ph.D. @BrainDamageNet]

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[SPINALpedia @SPINALpedia]

A unique off-road wheelchair prototype built by Stephen Taylor, an engineer who has a friend with a spinal cord injury who inspired him to build the machine.

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#offroad #wheelchair #spinalcordinjury

[Neuralink @neuralink]

After a car accident left her paralyzed from the neck down, Audrey didn’t think she would be able to draw or paint again.

20 years later, she became the first female participant in our clinical trials. Now, she uses her brain-computer interface to create art with her mind.

[michaeljfox.org @MichaelJFoxOrg]

Vermont’s action shows why @RepLuna’s Farm Bill amendment matters: states must be able to act when pesticides threaten public health. Congress must protect state authority and ban paraquat.

[Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation @ReeveFoundation]

A stroke can happen in the spinal cord or brain when blood flow is disrupted. Recognizing the signs early is critical. For brain stroke, remember F.A.S.T.: Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911. #StrokeAwareness #TodaysCare https://t.co/s1qIOLS4RV

[Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation @ReeveFoundation]

"Motherhood is hard. Pregnancy. Childbirth. Postpartum Depression. Raising a tiny human. The list goes on. You know what makes it harder? Motherhood while paralyzed." Read more from Leah Howes.

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#TodaysCare #MothersDay @EmpowHerDis

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Neuralink

[Shriners Children's Chicago @ShrinersChicago]

Pediatric physical therapists @ShrinersChicago are using NISE-Stim, a non-invasive spinal electrical stimulation, to help kids with neuromuscular conditions. For patients like Kamilla, it can build strength and improve posture and movement. Watch more on our YouTube channel!

[Troy Schmanke, Ph.D. @BrainDamageNet]

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