Smartphone photogrammetry for prosthetics and orthotics: accuracy and reliability across upper-limb, lower-limb, and AFO casts
Plus Medica AFOs detail. Ottobock, Duderstadt, Germany, acquired a majority stake … READ MORE
3D modelling
Mathematically accurate representation of a 3-dimensional object or shape
Shoe Design Brings Function, Aesthetics to AFOs
Faculty members at Colorado State University (CSU) are developing a shoe that fits … READ MORE
Boosting Mobility With the Evoke™ Bespoke 3D-Printed Knee Brace
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease affecting millions … READ MORE
New kinds of padding could make football gear, bike helmets safer than ever
Making the world a little softer. In lab experiments, engineers at CU Boulder 3D … READ MORE
New software designs optimized, personalized treatments for movement impairments
First-of-its-kind computer-aided engineering tool could aid clinical treatment … READ MORE
Markerless motion capture could help skeleton athletes’ training
Researchers from CAMERA have developed the first non-invasive way of measuring … READ MORE
Dyson award-winning orthosis counteracts hypertonia in children with Cerebral palsy
A 3D printed orthosis capable of counteracting the negative effects of hypertonia in … READ MORE
3D technology for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
A new technology called knee kinesiography is changing the way doctors treat of … READ MORE
A data treasure for gait analysis
One of the biggest data records for automated gait analysis worldwide openly … READ MORE
Breakthrough in 3D scanning means results are 4500% more accurate
Researchers from Loughborough University and the University of Manchester have … READ MORE
Student awarded NIH Fellowship to examine balance, walking in children with cerebral palsy
Hassan Farah, a Virginia Tech translational biology, medicine, and health graduate … READ MORE
SFU researchers working to improve quality of life for seniors in long-term care
The team looked at how to better protect older adults from hip fractures caused by … READ MORE
First glimpse of body’s steering wheel joint sparks hope
For the first time, scientists have found a way to reveal the mechanics of the human … READ MORE
Software recreates complex movements for medical, rehabilitation, and basic research
An open-source movement simulator that has already helped solve problems in … READ MORE
Imagining grasping may help restore hand function in spastic CP children
Children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (CP) have a preserved ability to … READ MORE
Motion capture technology used to prevent falls in older people
Researchers from CAMERA are using Hollywood technology to assess the benefits of an … READ MORE
Mechanics, mobility, and motion capture: From Pixar to reality
When you watch a Pixar movie, have you ever wondered why the characters’ movements … READ MORE
Autism linked to between-limb asymmetries across the gait cycle
Recent findings from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), add to a growing … READ MORE
Ultrasound app would allow expert analysis of medical images from anywhere
“21st-century stethoscope” uses portable ultrasound and computer analysis to … READ MORE
U of A lab developing wearable technology to prevent athletic injuries
Top student from China lends programming expertise to develop sensors and 3D avatar. … READ MORE
Is joint replacement surgery necessary?
Non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options for deteriorating joints may … READ MORE
The child who inspired Andiamo – London’s most exciting tech firm
The agony suffered by Diamo Parvez motivated parents Samiya and Naveed to alleviate … READ MORE
Twin babies get helmets from Mary Free Bed
The two boys, Edgar and Vincent, have flat areas on the sides and down the … READ MORE
Can virtual reality really transform physical therapy?
Researchers have long seen the potential of virtual reality in rehabilitating … READ MORE
3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort
3D printing has played a large and varied role in medical implants, devices, and … READ MORE
First language study using new generation of wearable brain scanner
Scientists have carried out the first study of human cognition using a new … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum bracing – FAQs for parents
Help your child wear the brace exactly as recommended by your health care provider. … READ MORE
First 3D colour x-ray of a human using CERN technology
What if, instead of a black and white X-ray picture, a doctor of a cancer patient … READ MORE
Cartilage degeneration algorithm predicts progression of osteoarthritis
A novel cartilage degeneration algorithm can predict the progression of … READ MORE
Learning to improve foot control in cerebral palsy
A device to measure foot control is being trialled to improve walking ability for … READ MORE
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