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Paralyzed Student's Rugby Journey Fuels SCI Research Breakthrough

11/6/2025

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Tony Sabel, a paralyzed college student, finds freedom in wheelchair rugby while collaborating with Dr. Kristi Streeter of Marquette University.
They are researching improved breathing techniques for spinal cord injuries with a $2.7 million NIH grant.
Streeter's team focuses on electrically stimulating the diaphragm to restore muscle activity.
Their goal is to develop potential therapies that could benefit others with SCIs, and Sabel remains hopeful.

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Story summary

Tony Sabel, a paralyzed college student, finds freedom in wheelchair rugby while collaborating with Dr. Kristi Streeter of Marquette University.
They are researching improved breathing techniques for spinal cord injuries with a $2.7 million NIH grant.
Streeter's team focuses on electrically stimulating the diaphragm to restore muscle activity.
Their goal is to develop potential therapies that could benefit others with SCIs, and Sabel remains hopeful.