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Jennifer Broadhurst – SCI Stem Cell Patient

Jennifer Broadhurst suffered a cheerleading accident years ago and sought out adult stem cell therapy to treat her old injury. In this video she discusses her decision to try umbilical cord stem cells and the improvements she has seen in her sensation, core strength and hand movement.

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References

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