The Bionic Woman
Paralyzed below the waist after a car accident five years ago, Julie Hill was the first person in the world to receive a permanent electronic implant that has literally put her back on her feet. The implant stimulates her muscles electronically, enabling her to stand, and eventually walk. Soon she w...
| Other Authors: | Infobase,, BBC (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
[Place of publication not identified] :
BBC,
[1998]
Distributed by Infobase, |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (29 min., 8 sec)) : sound, color. |
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| Summary: |
Paralyzed below the waist after a car accident five years ago, Julie Hill was the first person in the world to receive a permanent electronic implant that has literally put her back on her feet. The implant stimulates her muscles electronically, enabling her to stand, and eventually walk. Soon she will be able to cycle. This program records her every step, as she overcomes her handicap to take on the world. Filmed over five years, this is a story of intense effort, of ups an downs and, for Julie, a final triumph. |
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| Item Description: |
Originally released by BBC, 1998. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 23, 2019. Revolutionary Operation (2:53); Movement Progression (2:08); Muscle Balance (6:12); Exercise and Walking Test (6:28); Medical Technology Advancements (10:27); Credits: The Bionic Woman (0:53); Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Paralyzed below the waist after a car accident five years ago, Julie Hill was the first person in the world to receive a permanent electronic implant that has literally put her back on her feet. The implant stimulates her muscles electronically, enabling her to stand, and eventually walk. Soon she will be able to cycle. This program records her every step, as she overcomes her handicap to take on the world. Filmed over five years, this is a story of intense effort, of ups an downs and, for Julie, a final triumph. 9 - 12, Academic/AP. Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (29 min., 8 sec)) : sound, color. |
| Format: |
Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 - 12, Academic/AP. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |