Why are glasses perceived differently than hearing aids?
All bodies are getting assistance from technology all the time, yet some are … READ MORE
Biomedical engineering
Design for health care purposes
Paralyzed patients in Calgary are able to cycle again
Functional electrical stimulation bike in Faculty of Kinesiology’s Thrive … READ MORE
That’s a life changer: Halifax company wins award for bionic knee brace
Chris Cowper-Smith CEO of Spring Loaded Technology Inc. holds a knee brace in the … READ MORE
Mind controlled robot helps disabled visit family and friends
Severely disabled people these days are often completely dependent on their … READ MORE
‘Rowing’ wheelchair is a moving experience
Pedro tests a self-powered, ‘rowing’ wheelchair that lets him paddle to … READ MORE
Quell wearable pain relief approved
FTC Refunds Almost $3.9 Million to Purchasers of Deceptively Advertised Quell … READ MORE
Perfect fit 3D printed leg brace
Knee ankle foot orthosis, KAFO – lightweight 3D printed brace cost-effectively … READ MORE
TheraTryke combines upper and lower body exercise for paraplegics
After taking a look at the Jet Blade hydroplaning watercraft last week, we were … READ MORE
Brain-computer interface reverses paralysis in stroke
St. Louis, Missouri – After three strokes that left the right side of his body … READ MORE
Assistive tech remains utterly marginalized from mainstream design
“Ugh! The dreaded tennis ball on the legs of a walker. Words cannot describe … READ MORE
Hockey players wear boot and stick sensors to up their game
Data-hungry athletes can’t get enough of wearables, from the golf gadgets … READ MORE
Robot arm controlled by quadriplegic’s intentions
California researchers have linked a robot arm to the brain of a quadriplegic man, … READ MORE
Researchers use electrodes for ‘human cruise control’
A study put people on autopilot by electrically stimulating their thigh muscles. … READ MORE
Orthotic bracing in the treatment of Pectus carinatum
Orthotic brace used in the treatment of Pectus carinatum, Division of Pediatric … READ MORE
Generative orthoses can deliver flexible orthotics in a matter of hours
MHOX and CRP Group have created Generative Orthoses using an advanced polyamide … READ MORE
Non-surgical treatment of pectus carinatum with the FMF Dynamic Compressor System
Abstract. Pectus carinatum is a chest wall deformity, sometimes associated with … READ MORE
Smart textile turns our clothes into a motion sensor
Breakthrough optical technology from product design and development firm Cambridge … READ MORE
ActiveProtective airbag belt to protect hips from fractures
Car airbags have helped prevent countless injuries, offering a soft spot for the … READ MORE
Pressure-monitoring stockings to prevent wounds in diabetics
Pressure-monitoring stockings with integrated elastomer sensors – trade fair … READ MORE
How 3D printing can take your pain away
Foot orthotics, those moulded insoles that reduce the stress of injury or genetic … READ MORE
Latest technology for protecting knees during play
Injuries to the knees are common in soccer. This is because the sport requires a lot … READ MORE
Can technology also help seniors to prevent falls?
Falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among seniors in … READ MORE
AFO tuning: Balancing function and satisfaction
Tuning of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) and AFO footwear combinations can significantly … READ MORE
Knee implant that helps osteoarthritis
“The clinical benefit of joint unloading is proven to reduce pain,” clinical … READ MORE
Dynamic compression for correction of pectus carinatum
We suggest that patients with pectus carinatum have a trial of compression therapy … READ MORE
Preliminary study of efficacy of dynamic compression system in the correction of typical pectus carinatum
Objectives This preliminary study evaluates, by qualitative score, the efficacy of … READ MORE
Factors affecting patient compliance with compressive brace therapy for pectus carinatum
Lightweight, self-adjustable compressive brace designed for the treatment of pectus … READ MORE
Does overgrowth of costal cartilage cause pectus carinatum?
A three-dimensional computed tomography evaluation of rib length and costal … READ MORE
Brace compression for treatment of Pectus carinatum
Background. Surgery has been the classical treatment of pectus carinatum (PC), … READ MORE
Effect of the compressive brace in pectus carinatum
BACKGROUND Patients with pectus carinatum complain of cosmetic problems because they … READ MORE
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