Michel Roccati
Born (1991-06-26) June 26, 1991 (age 33)
Chieri, Italy
NationalityItalian / German
Known forFirst person to walk after a complete spinal cord injury
Academic background
Alma materUniversity of Turin
Academic work
Main interestsNeurorehabilitation
Website[1]

Michel Roccati (born 26 June 1991) is an Italian-German Athlete and Entrepreneur who became the first person to regain mobility in his legs and walk following a complete spinal cord injury.[1]

Biography

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In 2017, after a motorbike accident, Roccati had a complete spinal cord injury.[2] In 2020, he took part to an innovative experimental biomedical clinical trial called “Stimo” led by Jocelyne Bloch and Grégoire Courtine. After the surgery, he gradually gained the control of his lower limbs and started to use his legs again.[3]

Sport achievements

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In 2023, Roccati became the Italian champion of paracanoe.[4][non-primary source needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Paralysed man with severed spine walks thanks to implant". 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  2. ^ Ahmed, Tasnim (2022-02-07). "New spinal cord stimulation study puts people with paralysis on their feet again". CNN. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  3. ^ "Grégoire Courtine - The future of paralysis treatment". Rolex. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  4. ^ "About". Michel Roccati. Retrieved 2024-10-17.