Ep. 3 Recovering function after spinal cord injuries

Published on November 25, 2025

Globally, more than 20 million people are living with a spinal cord injury, with nearly one million new cases each year. But what if innovative therapeutic options could help restore lost function after these life-changing injuries?

Every day, people around the world face the emotional weight of spinal cord injury — moments of heartbreak, uncertainty, and fear. Yet just as often, there are tears of hope as new therapies begin to reveal what might be possible. So what's driving this shift?

In this episode, Dave Marver (CEO of Onward Medical) and science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar delve into the groundbreaking treatments that help patients regain movement, function, and independence.

Tune in to discover how technology, resilience and human curiosity are reshaping recovery — and why Ottobock is at the forefront of enabling this future.

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