Helping the world to grow old more gracefully
Ageing, says Richard Suzman, is “reshaping our world.” Like climate change, … READ MORE
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Footwear and risk of knee OA: The search for meaning in moments
Although footwear may in fact play a role in the development of knee osteoarthritis … READ MORE
Paraplegic man walks with own legs again
American man, 26, completes 3.5-metre course thanks to computer system that reroutes … READ MORE
Great systematic review on pediatric supported standing
Supported standing programs have been used in various settings for more than 50 … READ MORE
Robotic gait training doesn’t wow young patients with CP
Kids, parents differ on ‘normal’ gait. Although physical therapists and parents … READ MORE
SmartDrive MX2 gives wheelchairs an electric boost
The Smart-Drive MX2 is an electric drive unit designed to attach to an ordinary … READ MORE
Figure 1 is Instagram for doctors
Like Instagram for doctors, Figure 1 app now has 500,000 users. One billion cases … READ MORE
Custom 3D printed braces for scoliosis treatment
Because the braces could be completely customized, based on the shape of the … READ MORE
Vibram Furoshiki shoes wrap around your feet
Ditching shoelaces, velcros, and those new-fangled self-lacing robotic … READ MORE
HARMONY exoskeleton helps patients recover strength and motor skills
Texas engineers introduce advanced upper body rehabilitation robot. HARMONY was … READ MORE
The plight of the disabled graduate
Many of the systems designed to help students with disabilities disappear after they … READ MORE
Robotic glove for post-stroke hand rehabilitation
Initial rehabilitation therapy for many stroke victims may focus on regaining the … READ MORE
Communicating with cerebral palsy: Ruby’s story
Ruby Hamilton is a 10-year-old girl who lives in the UK. Like many kids her age, she … READ MORE
Met + Parsons Museum Accessibility Collaboration Workshop
Web accessibility for museums. The Metropolitan Museum of Art + The New School for … READ MORE
Hippocampal circuit in brain linked to learning difficulties in Down syndrome
New brain research has mapped a key trouble spot likely to contribute to … READ MORE
Non-surgical approach helps people with paralysis voluntarily move their legs — a first
Paralyzed men move legs with new non-invasive spinal cord stimulation. Five men with … READ MORE
Neural plasticity and treatment across the lifespan for motor deficits in cerebral palsy
Kids playing. Anca Serbanescu, flickr George F Wittenberg PhD, Baltimore VA Medical … READ MORE
Interdisciplinary approach to exploring motor function
Using techniques from neuroscience, biomechanics, kinesiology, signal processing, … READ MORE
Why are glasses perceived differently than hearing aids?
All bodies are getting assistance from technology all the time, yet some are … READ MORE
Paralyzed patients in Calgary are able to cycle again
Functional electrical stimulation bike in Faculty of Kinesiology’s Thrive … READ MORE
Surgery for knee pain may not provide benefits
People in their 50s and older often get arthroscopic surgery for knee pain, but a … READ MORE
Controlling drop foot: beyond standard AFOs
The basic goal of orthotic management is to improve toe clearance during swing and … READ MORE
Mind controlled robot helps disabled visit family and friends
Severely disabled people these days are often completely dependent on their … READ MORE
‘Rowing’ wheelchair is a moving experience
Pedro tests a self-powered, ‘rowing’ wheelchair that lets him paddle to … READ MORE
Quell wearable pain relief approved
FTC Refunds Almost $3.9 Million to Purchasers of Deceptively Advertised Quell … READ MORE
Perfect fit 3D printed leg brace
Knee ankle foot orthosis, KAFO – lightweight 3D printed brace cost-effectively … READ MORE
TheraTryke combines upper and lower body exercise for paraplegics
After taking a look at the Jet Blade hydroplaning watercraft last week, we were … READ MORE
Calgary Scientific launches ResolutionMD with new intuitive interface
New functionality builds upon a recent release that included voice and video … READ MORE
OA risk increases with age, at time of injury and from time of injury onset
Joint trauma can lead to a spectrum of acute lesions, including osteochondral … READ MORE
Women appear to have a thinner, reduced volume of cartilage in the knee than men
Sex differences in the prevalence, incidence, and severity of osteoarthritis, OA, … READ MORE
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