Onward Medical

17/06/2026

“I was in the hospital a total of nine months, and we made a video on how I paint. I had a paintbrush and we put it in my mouth, and someone held the canvas in front of me.”

In the latest episode of Powering Through, Rebecca Koltun opens up about her painting journey after spinal cord injury and what it’s been like gaining viral attention on social media. She tells host Jessie Owen how what began as rehab to strengthen her neck became an outlet she really enjoys.

🎧 Tune in for an honest chat about life, challenges, and a little bit of dark humor. Episode 2 is available now on your favorite podcast platform:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mTdCEldhF6sXgEdM8jwPC
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/powering-through-episode-2-rebecca-koltun/id1895849180?i=1000770920207

12/06/2026

Over 100 rehabilitation clinics in the US and Europe are equipped with the ARC-EX® System, our groundbreaking spinal cord stimulation system indicated to improve hand strength and sensation after spinal cord injury.

📍 Find a center offering ARC-EX near you now, with our new center locator: https://www.onwd.com/center-locator/



ARC-EX Indication for Use: The ARC-EX System is intended to deliver programmed, transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation in conjunction with functional task practice in the clinic and with take-home exercises in the home to improve hand sensation and strength in individuals between 18 and 75 years old that present with a chronic, nonprogressive neurological deficits resulting from an incomplete spinal cord injury (C2-C8 inclusive). The ARC-EX System is intended to be operated in medical centers by rehabilitation professionals and at home by patients and persons providing assistance to patients, as needed.

05/06/2026

Hot off the mic: episode two of Powering Through is live!

In this episode, host Jessie Owen sits down with Rebecca Koltun, a social media creator, artist, and advocate.

Listen in as Rebecca shares her take on everything from caregivers and losing privacy, to traveling, painting with her mouth, and living a fulfilling life without pretending it’s easy.

🎧 Find Powering Through episode 2 on your favorite podcast platform now:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mTdCEldhF6sXgEdM8jwPC
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/powering-through-episode-2-rebecca-koltun/id1895849180?i=1000770920207

02/06/2026

“The difference is night and day. I can really feel my index and thumb working together [on the exercise]. My ability to open my hands has improved tremendously.”

Dane Stanley shares his experience using the ARC-EX® System. He suffered a cervical spinal cord injury three years ago, and says his hand would usually be stuck in a closed position, “like a brick.”

At Spero Rehab in Texas, therapists are leveraging the power of ARC-EX to help people like Dane who are living with SCI regain control over everyday tasks. It is the first US FDA-cleared technology indicated to improve hand strength and sensation after , and can be seamlessly integrated in personalized rehabilitation programs.

▶️ Hear from Spero Rehab and Dane as they share their experience with the ARC-EX Therapy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COSf8pb5luk



ARC-EX Indication for Use: The ARC-EX System is intended to deliver programmed, transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation in conjunction with functional task practice in the clinic and with take-home exercises in the home to improve hand sensation and strength in individuals between 18 and 75 years old that present with a chronic, nonprogressive neurological deficits resulting from an incomplete spinal cord injury (C2-C8 inclusive). The ARC-EX System is intended to be operated in medical centers by rehabilitation professionals and at home by patients and persons providing assistance to patients, as needed.

A new FDA-approved device helps people in Austin with spinal cord i...

28/05/2026

Many veterans live with the lasting consequences of spinal cord injury, including blood pressure instability that can greatly affect both cardiovascular health and quality of life.

Robley Rex VA Medical Center (Louisville, KY), and James J. Peters VA Medical Center (Bronx, NY) are two centers now actively recruiting for Empower BP. This is the first global pivotal study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of our investigational ARC-IM® System to address blood pressure instability in people living with .

Thank you to the teams at these centers for contributing to this important research to address the unmet needs of the SCI community.

To learn more about Empower BP and how to get involved, please consult our active site list: https://onwd.com/empower-bp/



ARC-IM® is investigational and not available for commercial use.

21/05/2026

Calling all members of our spinal cord injury community!

Whether you live with or work as a medical professional in this field, we would love to hear from you about how we can make educational platforms dedicated to spinal cord injury more useful and user-friendly.

At ONWARD, we’re committed to delivering high-quality and insightful content that is easily accessible to our community and beyond.

🖋️ Our survey only takes a few minutes to complete: https://survey.onwd.com/to/RwGDwCrF?typeform-source=euc-word-edit.officeapps.live.com

Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback!

11/05/2026

We were delighted to attend the Reeve Summit 2026 in Boston. This year’s summit was all about how bold ideas drive meaningful change for people with paralysis and the importance of community in driving progress.

This resonates deeply with us. Our goals and breakthroughs, underpinned by scientific rigor and expertise, are directly influenced and informed by the needs of the community.

We’re proud of our ongoing partnership with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and were pleased to join important conversations at this year’s gathering.

07/05/2026

The wait is over – the first episode of Powering Through is finally here!

Powering Through is the original podcast about what happens when your world gets flipped upside down. Get ready for a new spin on living life with a spinal cord injury.

In this episode, host Jessie Owen chats with Kenny Salvini, founder of the Here and Now Project, husband, dad, and a man who has lived as a quadriplegic for over 20 years.

Tune in as Jessie and Kenny discuss what it’s like to live with spinal cord injury – from the early years to how community changes everything. And discover that even after some really dark seasons, you can build a life that you genuinely love.

🎧 Listen to Powering Through on your favorite platform now:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/48DwWdolkl7t1SAq92aHSj?si=e74cbbe002cd49a2
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/powering-through-episode-1-with-kenny-salvini/id1895849180?i=1000766412020

04/05/2026

Get ready to hear real stories, real logistics, and real emotions from people living with spinal cord injury!

The very first episode of Powering Through, the original podcast hosted by quadriplegic content creator and mom, Jessie Owen, is coming soon.

Each episode will explore what happens when identity, independence, and your imagined future shift overnight. It’s real, unfiltered conversations about adapting, finding community, and creating a life that’s genuinely worth showing up for.

🎧Check out the preview to the very first episode of with Kenny Salvini and subscribe now to be the first to listen to it when it drops: https://open.spotify.com/show/5idTvnY3BPqDDSngrTrmTO

29/04/2026

Regaining movement and function to enable greater day‑to‑day independence after a spinal cord injury truly takes a village.

Occupational Therapists don’t just design creative interventions and exercises tailored to the needs and goals of each person they work with; they are invaluable allies providing encouragement and care during recovery.

We’re deeply grateful to OTs and the teams supporting people living with on their journey toward achieving what matters most to them.

A special thanks to the team at Walk The Line - Recovery Therapy and Alexandria Gignac Goulet for sharing this highlight from one of their sessions — listen with the sound on! 🔊