Medthera Is Now WalkThera
The company behind WalkPort takes a name built around its purpose: walk therapy. Same product, new home in Minnetonka.
Medthera Launches WalkPort: A Supported Walk Station That Brings Daily Rehab Home for People with Mobility Challenges
This press release was issued on April 21, 2026, under the company’s former name, Medthera, Inc. The company is now WalkThera, Inc. WalkPort is available to order today. See the Product page for current pricing and ordering. WACONIA, Minn., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Medthera, Inc. today announced the launch of WalkPort, a supported walking station designed to […]
New Study Identifies Neurons That Can Restart Leg Movement After Spinal Cord Injury
Researchers at Texas A&M University have identified a specific group of neurons that can help re‑activate leg movement after spinal cord injury, offering new insight into how walking might be restored even when normal brain‑to‑spinal pathways are damaged. What The Researchers Discovered In a study published in late March 2026, scientists found that a small population […]
New Stem Cell Approach Aims to Restore Dopamine in Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers at Keck Medicine of USC are testing a promising new treatment approach for Parkinson’s disease that focuses on replacing the brain cells that are lost as the disease progresses, rather than only managing symptoms. What The Study Explored In a study reported in February 2026, scientists described an early‑stage clinical trial using lab‑grown dopamine‑producing neurons, […]
Breakthrough in Restoring Walking After Complete Spinal Cord Injury
What HappenedA joint research team from Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, and VA Providence Healthcare published a groundbreaking study in Nature Biomedical Engineering. They report that electrical stimulation placed above and below the injury site helped participants with complete spinal cord injury regain both muscle control and sensory awareness of their legs while walking on a treadmill. How It WorkedParticipants—three […]