From Research to Relief

In this episode, we look at innovative research on shockwave therapy for reducing muscle spasticity after spinal cord injury. We hear from study participant Scott Texidor about his experience with this new treatment. Then, we discuss a study on how outdoor spaces can be made more accessible for people who use wheelchairs. These research efforts aim to improve quality of life and promote inclusion through science and community design. Article Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome 00:41 - A new wave of discovery for life 03:55 - Taking a chance 05:00 -Sometimes I just wanna be outside! 06:49 - Episode Wrap-Up Kessler Foundation Investigators: Nathan Hogaboom, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/nathan-hogaboom-phd Lauren Murphy, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/lauren-murphy-phd Amanda Botticello, PhD, MPH, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/amanda-botticello-phd-mph READ our Spring 2026 Your Impact Newsletter: https://kesslerfoundation.org/newsletter/your-impact-newsletter-spring-2026 LISTEN to all our 2025 Your Impact Report stories: soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/your-impact-audio-newsletter EXPLORE our research: Derfner-Lieberman Laboratory for Regenerative Rehabilitation Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/lab/derfner-lieberman-laboratory-regenerative-rehabilitation-research Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-outcomes-and-assessment-research PARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to kesslerfoundation.org/join