Monthly Archives: November 2013

Dr. Becker talks on the role of FES in Multiple Sclerosis

Johns Hopkins Neurologist and Director of the International Neurorehabilitation Institute Dr. Daniel Becker was invited to give the key note speech at “Discovery weekend” on November 17, 2013 in Ocean City, MD.  The event was organized by the Maryland Chapter

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Dr. Becker announces upcoming MS-SCUBA Diving Trip

Ever since the publication of the groundbreaking observations that occurred when Dr. Becker took a group of paralyzed Veterans SCUBA diving, people have been asking when there will be another study and if they could be a part of it.

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Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Explained

Under the guidance of Dr. Daniel Becker the physical and occupational therapists here at the International Neurorehabilitation Institute (INI) use the principles of Activity-Based Restoratiive Therapy (ABRT) to promote neurological recovery by stimulating the nervous system above and below the

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WBALTV Interview with Dr. Daniel Becker

On Sunday morning, November 10, 2013, Dr. Daniel Becker was interviewed by Jennifer on WBALTV about the unique rehabilitation approaches at the International Neurorehabilitation Institute including the effects of SCUBA diving on paralyzed Veterans as it relates to the recent

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Occupational Therapy (OT) 101

Occupational therapy (OT) is one of the many services offered at INI. Since OT isn’t often as widely understood as physical therapy (PT) how do you know if you should receive OT services? If you experience any of the following,

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