Buildathon volunteers assemble devices for Calgarians with disabilities
For many Canadians with disabilities, it’s the little things that make … READ MORE
3D printing
Additive manufacturing and medical products
New guidelines review evidence on PT, helmets for positional plagiocephaly
Positional plagiocephaly is a common condition encountered by pediatricians and … READ MORE
3D-printed baby helmets changing lives
In a small office in the heart of Burnaby, BCIT Prosthetics and Orthotics Program … READ MORE
Efforts to optimize outcomes focus on AFO stiffness, alignment
Given the heterogeneity of many patient populations for whom ankle foot orthoses … READ MORE
Toddler with cerebral palsy takes first steps wearing magic shoes
A toddler has taken her first independent steps wearing revolutionary shoes made by … READ MORE
Success in 3D bio-printing of cartilage
A team of researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy has managed to generate cartilage … READ MORE
3D printable implants may ease damaged knees
Printable hydrogel matches the strength and elasticity of human cartilage. A … READ MORE
Gonzaga students develop affordable 3D printed ankle foot orthosis, AFO for children
A team of students from Gonzaga University has used 3D printing to develop an Ankle … READ MORE
3D printing and the changing orthotics industry
The University of Michigan, Altair Engineering and Stratasys have teamed up to … READ MORE
Phone app helps people with ALS speak using just their eyes
GazeSpeak runs on a smartphone and uses artificial intelligence to convert eye … READ MORE
University of Michigan launches 3D printed orthotics program
Researchers at the University of Michigan (UM) are implementing a new orthotics and … READ MORE
3D printed camera rig enables photographer to create
James has a life-threatening condition, but he’s desperate to leave his mark on … READ MORE
Hip pain may be ‘hangover from evolution’
Scientists at the University of Oxford say a hangover from evolution could help … READ MORE
3D-printed Adidas trainers go on sale
Adidas has released a limited-edition run of its 3D-printed trainers, which were … READ MORE
Embedded 3D videos enhance visualization in Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology
The current issue of the Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology now features 3D … READ MORE
Engineering students focus on scoliosis brace comfort, fit, design
Braces for people with scoliosis can be awkward, cumbersome and even painful. A good … READ MORE
Foot pain sufferers find relief from 3D printer
An EU-funded project has developed a way to quickly make customised corrective foot … READ MORE
3D printed back brace takes fencer to Rio Paralympics 2016
Polina Rožkova, representing wheelchair fencing for Latvia, competed at the Rio … READ MORE
Student prints 3D tactile maps of campus for the visually impaired
3D printing technologies help make a difference in the lives of many people across … READ MORE
Apple store welcomes YouTube sensation Christopher Hills with assistive tech
At just 18 years old, Christopher Hills is already a YouTube sensation and master … READ MORE
A closer look at the world’s first consumer 3D-printed wheelchair
Earlier this month, we got our first peak at concept images of the GO wheelchair … READ MORE
BMW carbon fiber racing wheelchair for Team USA
Wheelchair racing is one of the most fast-paced and exciting sports in the realm of … READ MORE
High-tech Zweikampf 3D printed soccer shin guards on Kickstarter
Austrian sports equipment manufacturer Zweikampf is releasing their first 3D printed … READ MORE
Factors that influence prescription of foot orthoses
Despite foot orthoses being one of the main interventions for foot pathology, there … READ MORE
Transforming orthotics with 3D printing
Orthoses, often referred to as orthotics, are traditionally passive devices worn by … READ MORE
Wearable chair for surgeons
Here is a wearable chair that allows surgeons to perform long surgeries with less … READ MORE
I just want to dance again
Andiamo is building and delivering an integrated clinical service and software … READ MORE
EXO-L custom ankle support prevents sprains
“The mechanism employed by this external ankle ligament,” says the company, … READ MORE
Medical 3D printing for the radiologist
From personalized replacement body parts to safer surgeries, 3D printing is … READ MORE
Drive with your eyes! Eye tracking wheelchairs for quadraplegics
Patrick Joyce, who suffers from motor neuron disease (MND), has received a $196,000 … READ MORE
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