Back to eye-level: Trike gives Edmonton woman new perspective on mobility
‘You’re perceived completely differently. You’re standing up. … READ MORE
Biomedical engineering
Design for health care purposes
The hazard of misunderstanding knee OA
What we understand about our illness has implications for how we go about addressing … READ MORE
Re-engineered enzyme could help reverse damage from spinal cord injury and stroke
A team of researchers from U of T Engineering and the University of Michigan has … READ MORE
Motion capture technology used to prevent falls in older people
Researchers from CAMERA are using Hollywood technology to assess the benefits of an … READ MORE
Mechanics, mobility, and motion capture: From Pixar to reality
When you watch a Pixar movie, have you ever wondered why the characters’ movements … READ MORE
Autism linked to between-limb asymmetries across the gait cycle
Recent findings from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), add to a growing … READ MORE
Australia has a new action plan for arthritis
Experts believe the common condition could be better treated and prevented. I am 32. … READ MORE
Young woman with cerebral palsy connects with others on a global scale
Teen blog leads to website and in-person meetings for better understanding. Katy … READ MORE
Limited evidence of botox superiority in alleviating muscle tightness in children with CP
A review found limited evidence that botox outperforms other forms of treatment in … READ MORE
Engineers 3D print flexible mesh for ankle and knee braces
MIT engineers have designed pliable, 3-D-printed mesh materials whose flexibility … READ MORE
How do muscle and tendon connections last a lifetime?
Cell biologists show in fruit flies how a protein controls mechanical stress on … READ MORE
U of A lab developing wearable technology to prevent athletic injuries
Top student from China lends programming expertise to develop sensors and 3D avatar. … READ MORE
Exercise helps prevent cartilage damage caused by arthritis
Exercise helps to prevent the degradation of cartilage caused by osteoarthritis, … READ MORE
Robotic walker may help young people be more social and physically fit
“Robotics holds great hope for individuals with CP where mobility options are … READ MORE
Gait and balance dysfunction in older adults: Challenges and interventions
Falls are a significant—yet preventable—health issue among older adults. Each … READ MORE
I wrote the book on user-friendly design. What I see today horrifies me
The world is designed against the elderly, writes Don Norman, 83-year-old author of … READ MORE
Baby helmet therapy tips and advice
When I learned of our baby’s craniosynostosis diagnosis, and that I wanted to push … READ MORE
Twin babies get helmets from Mary Free Bed
The two boys, Edgar and Vincent, have flat areas on the sides and down the … READ MORE
Apple puts accessibility features front and center
Although the meat of Apple’s accessibility news from WWDC has been covered, there … READ MORE
Helmets do little to help moderate infant skull flattening, study finds
BMJ Helmet study — Our response. On May 1, 2014, the NY Times published an … READ MORE
Brace yourself: my ups and downs with AFOs
It was late May 2014, and my wife and I were on our first trip to the Cleveland … READ MORE
Empathetic technology: can devices know what you’re feeling?
For some, the word “technology” might evoke cold imagery of steely … READ MORE
Adolescents with cerebral palsy report similar quality of life to their able-bodied peers
“Our results are encouraging. Across 10 different areas of life, adolescents … READ MORE
Girl, 3, is Orange family’s inspiration to change the world of pediatric walkers
Serena Zitnay, 3, uses her walker to get around as her older sister Emma, 5, looks … READ MORE
Spinal stimulation enables three people with paraplegia to walk again
Combined with other recent studies, new evidence points to electrical stimulation as … READ MORE
Inclusive water park named to ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list
Time Magazine says that a first-of-its-kind water park designed to be fully … READ MORE
What’s the best way to find relief from your knee arthritis pain?
No one drug or therapy alone is effective — but a comprehensive approach can ease … READ MORE
First language study using new generation of wearable brain scanner
Scientists have carried out the first study of human cognition using a new … READ MORE
Knowledge gaps, time constraints limit use of OA guidelines in primary care
Factors influencing the limited use of core clinical practice guideline … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum bracing – FAQs for parents
Help your child wear the brace exactly as recommended by your health care provider. … READ MORE
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