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By using mechanical energetics to measure stability, researchers gain deeper insights into how and why we fall. Pawel Golyski and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Gregory Sawicki (left) with the CAREN (Computer Assisted
… READ MOREPatients for profit: How private equity hijacked health care. Bruce Goguen of Broomfield, Colorado, is paralyzed from multiple sclerosis. Without his wheelchair, he would be stuck in bed. But going through his wheelchair supplier to
… READ MOREA new type of lightweight 3D-printed back brace capable of sensing how effectively it fits patients could lead to improved treatment for scoliosis, its developers say. Figure 3. Immediate correction of three-dimensional-printed brace.
… READ MOREShoe shopping. For some this is an enjoyable and exciting activity. One may be delighted to find the perfect pair of shoes for a special occasion or finding a new pair of fashion boots. Discovering the best pair of runners for your
… READ MOREThe shoe-fitting fluoroscope was unnecessary and hazardous, but kids loved it. Photo: Oak Ridge Associated Universities, ORAU By Allison Marsh, IEEE Spectrum 30 October 2020 How do those shoes fit? Too tight in the toes? Too wide in
… READ MOREMeta-analysis of hyaluronic acid trials throws serious shade on common practice. CCO Public Domain by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today July 6, 2022 Researchers analyzing previous trials of hyaluronic acid injections for
… READ MOREFor those with walking difficulties arising from neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and cerebral palsy — augmenting mobility in a manner that seamlessly blends with the human body has always been
… READ MOREStudy shows oxidative stress occurs in people with Down syndrome at the cellular level, leading to dysregulated neural differentiation. Nathan Anderson photo on Unsplash. CCO Public Domain Carie Behounek, Guest Contributor, University
… READ MORECionic Neural Sleeve promises groundbreaking and innovative healthcare product for people who live with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke recovery, spinal cord injuries, or other neuromuscular diagnoses. CIONIC CIONIC Blog
… READ MOREThe state is really doing a wonderful thing, doing that… You don’t understand how it really actually feels to feel brand new. This here is brand new. This is lovely. – David Slack, who is living in his own house with the
… READ MOREA promising new approach to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease – and also vaccinate against it – has been developed by a team of UK and German scientists. The work is a collaboration between researchers at the University of
… READ MOREThe trails through our public lands weren’t designed for wheelchairs, but new wheelchairs are designed for those trails. National Park Service accessibility specialist Quinn Brett wants parks to catch up with wheelchair technology,
… READ MOREHyperlexia is a condition where preschool children display an intense early interest in letters in a way that is very advanced for their age. Q&A with Gigi Luk, Dianne Macdonald and Eve-Marie Quintin. ScoopSquare24 Frédérique
… READ MOREA new ’tissue scaffold’ that holds the potential for a bioengineering breakthrough. UConn researchers Thanh Nguyen, left, and Yang Liu, with the tissue scaffold made out of a biodegradable polymer that they say holds
… READ MORENew guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics offer important guidance for parents on how to keep their babies safe during sleep. A baby sleeps on his back in a crib that just has a fitted sheet on it and nothing more. To
… READ MOREA specialty group is asking federal and state governments to preserve and expand access to telehealth services for children with developmental and behavioral problems. Monterey County pediatricians adjust to shelter in place. Monterey
… READ MOREFisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker (left and center), Fisher-Price Newborn-to-Toddler Rocker (right). U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price. Leigha Tierney, Medscape June 15, 2022 Heads up, parents:
… READ MOREKoryn Krekoski says it’s hard to get around town with very limited options. Koryn Krekoski, owner of Wandering World, is with the Regional Inclusive Committee Wood Buffalo. Jamie Malbeuf CBC Jamie Malbeuf, CBC News Edmonton May
… READ MORE‘Baby talk’ isn’t just cute gibberish, it’s an innate form of early communication and bonding, but in infants and toddlers with autism, research suggests their brains often don’t tune in. Baby talk between parent and child
… READ MOREIdentifying risk factors early can take the pressure off joints. A new study suggests a person’s walking style that places more pressure on the hips and knees can contribute to future osteoarthritis. Researchers say the key is
… READ MOREGovernments must act to make sure disabled people are not left behind in the next wave or pandemic. Policy Options by Nancy Hansen, Shannon Sampert, Originally published on Policy Options March 28, 2022 In the two years we’ve been
… READ MOREResearch finds there may be little value in mandated clinical-competency exams after physiotherapy graduation. A new Western University study questions the value of clinical licensure exams after Canadian physiotherapists successfully
… READ MORECalf was born at San Diego Zoo Safari Park with a front limb bending the wrong way. Msituni, seen here in a pair of braces, was born with an unusual disorder that caused her legs to bend the wrong way. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
… READ MOREOsteoarthritis is a wear-and-tear disorder marked by bone thickening and cartilage degeneration, an excruciatingly painful disability and a major cause of impaired mobility as people age. But scientists have begun viewing this form of
… READ MOREEngineers and physicians teamed up to develop a wireless device to monitor and protect bone health. Osseosurface electronic devices, which attach directly to the bone, could one day help physicians monitor bone health. It’s show
… READ MOREAt least 1,338 Canadian infants died with unsafe sleep risk factors present between 2009 and 2019. Some experts who talked to CBC say safe sleep for infants should be a higher priority both nationally and within provincial
… READ MOREMartha Manzo drops off Christopher at his school, the Blind Children’s Center, in the East Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles. The center is a free preschool for children who are blind or visually impaired. Heidi de Marco, KHN By
… READ MORE“A recent report commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association showed that delayed or missed health care services may have contributed to more than 4,000 excess deaths not related to COVID-19 infections between August and
… READ MORENew genetic research could lead to a blood test, better preventive strategies and even potential drug treatments. Surgery professor Adetola Adesida and his team tested bioengineered cartilage in simulated low gravity to find out why
… READ MOREMarjolein den Haan-Wintermans defends her PhD on ideas to help seniors relax and make sense of their day. More and more research suggests framing ageing positively rather than focusing on problems. In her PhD research on the
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