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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Design for health care purposes
Swedish adventurer reaches south pole in sit ski
On Dec. 21, 2016, Aron Anderson, a Swedish man, became the first person to reach the … READ MORE
One sexy walker!
I love how designer Manuel Hess put it… “a walker doesn’t have to look like a … READ MORE
WHILL launches Model M – New personal electric vehicle redefines mobility for wheelchair users
WHILL, the leader in intelligent personal electric vehicles (EVs), presents its new … READ MORE
In the Garden of Hope & Ingenuity
Rehab pioneer Dr. Geoff Fernie’s innovative path from making Pink Floyd, Cream and … READ MORE
Extending your reach
Unlike most cold-climate wheelers, Dave Kott can’t wait until the first snowfall … READ MORE
VERA: Virtual physical therapy in the comfort of your own home
VERA is an all-in-one device that utilizes a tele-rehab platform to help patients … READ MORE
A day in the life of four wheelers
Alex Ghenis, Paula Larson, Ian Jaquiss and Ellen Stohl are four very different … 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
Stimulator bypasses spine injury, helps patients move hands
Experimental treatment improves grip, finger motion up to 300 percent in … READ MORE
Iris lightweight walking aid is stylish and functional
The Iris walker was designed with as much style as functionality. It’s … READ MORE
The iBOT is the superhero of wheelchairs
Toyota and Segway inventor Dean Kamen have teamed to produce this stair-climbing, … READ MORE
Silly putty with serious sensing capabilities
Jonathan Coleman holding a piece of G-Putty while his son Oisin holds a piece of … READ MORE
Improving lower extremity orthotics management for children with cerebral palsy
Some cerebral palsy cases caused by genetic anomalies, not just brain injury: study. … READ MORE
Liftware levels playing field for disabled diners
The Liftware Level is a motorized utensil that automatically bends itself to … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum causes, symptoms and treatment
The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum. Braceworks UCSF Benioff … 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
Walking uses more than just feet
We humans walk with our feet. This is true, but not entirely. Walking, as part of … 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
Ambulatory kids with mild cerebral palsy have adverse musculoskeletal profile
Compared with typically developing children, ambulatory children with mild spastic … READ MORE
Teen born with a pigeon chest now stands taller
A teenager from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire born with a rare condition known as … READ MORE
Rock ‘n Roll adaptive cycling camp in Yosemite
Crossing over a lush grassy meadow on my handcycle, I stop on the wooden walkway to … READ MORE
Singapore pilots autonomous wheelchairs
People living longer, and having fewer kids, means that there’s an issue … READ MORE
Nevada issues semi-autonomous license to quadriplegic driver
Sam Schmidt (in the car) and the team of Arrow engineers with Project SAM in the pit … READ MORE
Effects on gait by varying stiffness of ankle foot orthoses for children with cerebral palsy
Gait in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) is often characterized by abnormal gait … 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
Brain-sensing technology allows typing at 12 words per minute
Stanford University researchers have managed to use an implanted multi-electrode … READ MORE
When the barriers aren’t just physical
Entering the playground, I heard a boy call my son’s name. We turned and saw one … READ MORE
Standing wheelchairs rise to new heights
As someone who has resided on wheels for most of my young life, looking up at the … READ MORE
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