‘Everyone said it was impossible’: disabled hikers find freedom through off-road wheelchairs
Using an all-terrain vehicle that’s essentially the Jeep of wheelchairs, a New … READ MORE
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Prescribed Precision: Dosing AFO Stiffness for Maximum Outcomes
Henning with WalkOn Reaction AFO. Otto Bock by Kendall Brice, MS, CPO The O&P … READ MORE
WestJet weight cap on power wheelchairs leaves some Canadians grounded, advocates say
Mobility aids capped at 136 kg for most flights, airline says. WestJet passengers … READ MORE
Saskatoon family confused after WestJet cancels tickets due to wheelchair’s weight
14-year-old Georgia Nataraj has flown with WestJet from Saskatoon before, in the … READ MORE
Boosting Mobility With the Evoke™ Bespoke 3D-Printed Knee Brace
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease affecting millions … READ MORE
Robot helps children walk as part of pilot project at Calgary schools
Robotic walking device will support students with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A … READ MORE
Engineering Students Innovate Accessibility Technology
They developed an adaptive gaming device and a robotic walking aid. Ride-on cars for … READ MORE
Small steps, big dreams: Calgary family raises money for walker
Jaxson and Joseph trying out the Trexo Walker at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. … READ MORE
Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids ‘trapped in their own bodies’ to play
Brain-computer interface technology allows eight-year-old Giselle Alnaser to use her … READ MORE
Researchers find new way to deliver treatment to infants at risk of cerebral palsy
Drug-release technology carries medication to the site of perinatal brain injury, … 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
Biomedical engineering students create child-size wheelchairs
Even with a pediatric wheelchair, learning how to get around on wheels can be … READ MORE
VR Accessibility Research Collaboration
Seeking participants with motor disabilities for VR user study (no experience … READ MORE
Therapy framework reveals promise for intensive pediatric rehabilitation for children with motor disabilities
A Fralin Biomedical Research Institute study in Behavioral Sciences highlights … READ MORE
Principles of Ankle-Foot Orthosis Prescription in Ambulatory Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Brittany, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children—Chicago rides an adaptive … READ MORE
A pose-mapping technique could remotely evaluate patients with cerebral palsy
The machine-learning method works on most mobile devices and could be expanded to … READ MORE
Sophisticated human biomechanics from smartphone video
With synchronous video from a pair of smartphones, engineers at Stanford have … READ MORE
How to rewind the clock on arthritic cartilage
A new study in Aging Cell describes how a key protein, called Signal Transducer and … READ MORE
Study could change assumptions about helmet safety
NYITCOM research suggests that helmet design may play a role in limiting concussion … READ MORE
‘They don’t care about me, mom’: Teen’s scoliosis surgery delayed five times
Nathan Gilson’s wait took a mental and physical toll on the entire family. The … READ MORE
AFO wear time affects activity level in children with CP
A research study comparing the body functions and structures, activity and … READ MORE
Calgary researchers building one of ‘key centres in the world’ for neurological disorder therapies
A new network of health researchers and providers is working to introduce innovative … READ MORE
‘Smart’ walking stick could help visually impaired with groceries, finding a seat
Subject tests a ‘smart’ walking stick for people who are blind or … READ MORE
Improving the accuracy of markerless gait analysis
Researchers combine RGB camera-based pose estimation and an inertial measurement … READ MORE
Wearable tech offers up-close look at infant development
Researchers at the Beckman Institute have developed a tool to measure stress … READ MORE
Brain implants and wearables let paralyzed people move again
A “neural bypass” routes signals around the damaged spinal cord, potentially … READ MORE
Smart textiles sense how their users are moving
Researchers develop a comfortable, form-fitting fabric that recognizes its … READ MORE
A smart jumpsuit tracks infants’ motor development
A smart jumpsuit measures the spontaneous and voluntary movement of infants. Details … READ MORE
‘Smart’ cartilage cells programmed to release drugs when stressed
New technology could lead to treatments for osteoarthritis. Researchers at … READ MORE
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