Assistive technology
Self-care and improved mobility
Owning a vehicle, even if you are unable to drive personally, can make a big difference in quality of life. Driving allows flexibility for attending school, work or social functions without advance reservations or worrying about bus
… READ MOREFootballers’ injuries may be predicted by looking at players’ workloads during training and competition, according to new research. Researchers discovered that the greatest injury risk occurred when players accumulated a very high
… READ MOREThe world that existed before the ADA is still fresh in the mind of J.R. Harding. Paralyzed in a 1982 schoolyard fight, Harding, a C5 quadriplegic, had to work hard for the life he wanted. A friend of high-profile politicians, a
… READ MOREMike Ervin. I’m sorry if I’ve seemed preoccupied lately. There’s a lot on my mind. I’m trying to word my appeal. Actually, I’m trying to word my appeal of the denial of my appeal. My first appeal was denied so my next
… READ MOREDevice is like having a mouse inside your mouth. Emma Mogus says the device she created works by putting five buttons inside a mouthguard-type device. Each button corresponds to a different function: up, down, left, right, and enter.
… READ MORESix years ago in Raleigh N.C., Maura Horton received a call from her husband, Don, the assistant football coach at North Carolina State. He was on the road for a game and having so much trouble buttoning his shirt, he had to ask a
… READ MOREObi is a robotic arm designed to help people with physical disabilities to feed themselves. Robotic cooking aids are gaining traction in the modern kitchen, but the team behind Obi has a goal more noble than just cooking up a gourmet
… READ MOREAs great as all of the advances in touch screens technology and mobile devices have been for the spinal cord injury community, they’re not that helpful if you can’t hold the devices or easily touch the screens. By Ian Ruder, New
… READ MOREAlthough Chicago is already a very accessible destination, it’s getting ready to ramp up that access a notch with the coming influx of even more accessible taxis to the Windy City. By Candy Harrington, New Mobility July 13, 2016
… READ MORESteve Saling, an architect and engineer with ALS, helped design features of the Leonard Florence Center, Dapper McDonald ALS Residence, intended to preserve the independence of those with ALS, where he is a resident. Josh Reynolds for
… READ MOREScientists have figured out how to make electronics as pliable as a temporary tattoo—meaning the next big tech platform may be your skin. Second skin: Patches that measure electrical activity in the heart, brain and muscles — such
… READ MOREAt just 18 years old, Christopher Hills is already a YouTube sensation and master video producer and editor. The Sunshine Coast teenager – who likes Doctor Who, Marvel movies and Star Wars but is most passionate about aviation
… READ MOREEarlier this month, we got our first peak at concept images of the GO wheelchair from Layer Design – a stylish-looking product that’s designed to be tailored to each individual user. Now, the company has provided a detailed
… READ MOREStudy highlights need for affordable, accessible adaptive clothing. Clothing in the U.S. is a multi-billion dollar industry, but for the millions of Americans [and those of us in Canada] with disabilities and their families, a lack of
… READ MOREIn a bid to give parents a way to track their child’s health, Cognoa offers an assessment tool to conduct a child development screening at home. Marie Thibault, Associate editor, MD+DI May 11, 2016 Parents of young children
… READ MOREAthletes have been quick to embrace smart insoles and the biomechanical data generated by the devices’ embedded sensors. But experts believe smart insoles may also have potential clinical applications for patients with foot health
… READ MOREAfter being paralysed six years ago, Ian Burkhart is now able to swipe a credit card and play the computer game Guitar Hero, thanks to a device that uses machine learning to read his thoughts and stimulate his arm. Ian Burkhart, Ohio
… READ MOREWheelchair racing is one of the most fast-paced and exciting sports in the realm of Paralympics. Yet despite significant advances in materials, technology and design, athletes today still find themselves in ill-fitting,
… READ MORETelemedicine proponents have argued for years that virtual care is at least as effective as in-person care delivered in a traditional clinical setting. Based on new research, they may be more right than they had thought. Neil Versel,
… READ MOREDoctors provided strategic treatment after the man suffered a seizure. A 42-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation of unknown duration. Interrogation of the patient’s
… READ MOREAlivecor this week introduced an Apple Watch EKG band, Kardia, that will let users obtain a single-lead EKG just by touching the Watch band. Satish Misra MD, iMedical Apps March 17, 2016 AliveCor is best known for its smartphone EKG
… READ MOREConcordia University research shows community care protects them against stress-induced immune problems. Une aide accrue réduit les troubles immunitaires liés au stress, indique une recherche de l’Université Concordia. Lisez
… READ MOREAs Calgarians young and old get out to take advantage of the early summer-like weather, some youngsters face significant obstacles to the simple pleasure of riding a bike. Jeremiah Botbijl, 6, rides a customized bicycle while being
… READ MOREDillan Barmache can’t speak, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have anything to say. In fact, Dillan has complex and powerful thoughts, and thanks to easily accessible technology paired with innovative apps, you can hear his
… READ MOREApps allow patients to share data with their doctor. Many orthopaedic patients are eager to track and improve their health and progress before, during and after treatment. A digital fitness device, technology already owned by 1 in 10
… READ MORE“To deliver exemplary care, health care workers need technologies that can support them in their interactions with patients,” Khatri said. “This means moving from clinician-centric to patient-centric IT models.” MU researcher
… READ MOREFifty-nine percent of consumers who use digital health apps and tools suffer from a chronic condition, according to a March HealthMine survey of 500 insured consumers. Fifty-two percent of these individuals are enrolled in a wellness
… READ MOREPatients and their families have many people who contribute to their care – different types of providers in different departments and institutions. Yet, despite sharing the goal of improving the same patient’s health, providers
… READ MOREAccording to the World Health Organization WHO, only 5-15% of the people – who require Prostheses & Orthoses or Assistive Health Technology (AHT) devices – actually get them. In 2050, it is anticipated that there will be 2
… READ MOREOver 100 children with various special needs were fitted with customized bikes in Spruce Grove on Sunday. Similarly, support for The CP Kids Adapted Bike Program in Calgary is huge. See you in Calgary on April 2, 2016. Details and
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