Adult stem cell therapy does not yet present a cure for a spinal cord injury. But patients receiving the therapy notice numerous improvements in their overall condition. These improvements are valuable all by themselves. Claire Marsh significantly reduced her reliance on a spasticity drug. She regained sweat function. These improvements aren't like Jesus calling someone to "rise and walk" but these additional symptoms add complications to a survivor's lifestyle.

Not only can they not move all their limbs but their limbs often twitch violently and uncontrollably. If they lose sweat function they can't move quickly for long regardless of their strength. Their ability to push themselves in PT and daily life becomes regulated by the temperature of the room they're in.

Claire returned to China at the end of 2009 for a second round of treatments. In Claire's new video she talks about the improvements in her condition she saw following her return home. Follow along for links to Claire's Patient Experience, video and blog.