Success in 3D bio-printing of cartilage
A team of researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy has managed to generate cartilage … READ MORE
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Call for more accessible seating at Calgary Philharmonic
Friends initially told they couldn’t sit side by side in wheelchair section, … READ MORE
3D printable implants may ease damaged knees
Printable hydrogel matches the strength and elasticity of human cartilage. A … READ MORE
Glassouse turns your head into a mouse
The Glassouse basically turns your head into a mouse or trackpad. If you can’t use … 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
The wheels of freedom: My first motorized wheelchair
What were you doing when you were seven years old? Most seven-year-olds are playful … READ MORE
UN calls on Canada to ensure rights of Canadians with disabilities
The United Nations called on Canada today to address the “persisting gaps in … READ MORE
Air powered, waterproof wheelchair makes splash park ultra-accessible
A new waterproof, motorized wheelchair that runs entirely on compressed air was … READ MORE
Orthotic brace helps New England farmer live without pain
For roughly the last dozen years of Phil Stevens’ life, pain has been a daily … READ MORE
U of C Engineering students show off their skills at 2017 Capstone Design Fair
Underwater vehicles, robot hands, hybrid rocket motors… it all sounds like … READ MORE
Getting a leg up: Hand task training transfers motor knowledge to feet
Skill transfer between body parts reflects plasticity of brain’s organization, … READ MORE
Where are powered wheelchairs going?
It’s a valid question, and the answer is an optimistic one. But to get to the … READ MORE
Orthotic management techniques for children with CP
Consider range of motion and alignment when helping children with cerebral palsy … READ MORE
3D printing and the changing orthotics industry
The University of Michigan, Altair Engineering and Stratasys have teamed up to … READ MORE
Pediatric orthotic management: Children are different
They are not just small adults; some things are very different, though some are just … READ MORE
Children experience long wait times for developmental specialists
Rutgers study also finds language barriers limit access. An estimated one in six … READ MORE
Scoliosis-specific exercises likely reduces curve severity AIS
Results from this study demonstrated superior outcomes with the addition of Schroth … READ MORE
Online intervention reduces knee pain, improves mobility
A suite of online interventions provided substantial pain relief and improved … READ MORE
Brain-computer interface advance allows fast, accurate typing by people with paralysis
Stanford University School of Medicine Clinical research led by Stanford University … 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
MIT’s new wheelchair drives itself
For all the talk of self-driving vehicles revolutionizing transportation, the … READ MORE
Game therapy: Serious video games help children with cerebral palsy
The OrbIT controller was custom designed to help children with cerebral palsy. David … READ MORE
‘Thubber’ – Stretchable, thermally conductive rubber for heated garments and robot muscles
Carmel Majidi and Jonathan Malen of Carnegie Mellon University have developed a … READ MORE
Video games: A new therapeutic frontier for cerebral palsy
Very little in life slows Jillian Peters down. If you catch her in a hallway, the … 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
Getting the equipment you need and learning to self-advocate
It all started when I was in rehab dealing with a particularly insensitive sales rep … READ MORE
Uneven terrain: Tactics for orthotic device users
Helping patients manage an orthotic device can be challenging, but doing so in the … READ MORE
Specialized physical therapy helps teens with scoliosis get ahead of the curve
For teens with scoliosis, a new study shows specialized physical therapy exercises … READ MORE
Brain-controlled robot lets physically challenged see the world
For those with severe motor disabilities, mind-controlled prostheses have long … READ MORE
Modular children’s wheelchair ‘Chair 4 Life’
Product design consultancy Renfrew Group, in partnership with the NHS unveiled the … READ MORE
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