Military dogs at Premier Rehab Center do push-ups and yoga ‘Canine tactical athletes’ are flown in from around the world for care. Some … READ MORE
Mobility specialists looking to quit profession Study reveals a third of orthotists working privately and in NHS seek a way out. An … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy doesn’t cause death in adults, so why is it still listed as an underlying cause? Listing cerebral palsy as the main cause of death for adults with the disease can … READ MORE
Improving the accuracy of markerless gait analysis Researchers combine RGB camera-based pose estimation and an inertial measurement … READ MORE
Tips on how to prevent dementia as we grow older Aging is inevitable, but there are ways to improve our ‘health span’ and prevent … READ MORE
Quarter of former Olympians suffer from osteoarthritis Competing at elite level in sport is linked with an increased risk of developing … READ MORE
Pediatricians get new guidance on Cerebral palsy A pair of major health organizations are issuing new guidance to doctors about how … READ MORE
Ruptured ACLs can heal without surgery, study finds Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures can heal without surgery and this could be … READ MORE
Non-invasive spinal modulation for Cerebral palsy SpineX, a medtech company based in California, has developed the Spinal Cord … READ MORE
Boots and balls made for men an injury risk to women footballers Women football players require specifically tailored products such as kit, boots, … READ MORE
Modern approaches to AFOs AFOs have made strides since their days of bulky and restraining leather and metal … READ MORE
Smart textiles sense how their users are moving Researchers develop a comfortable, form-fitting fabric that recognizes its … READ MORE
3D printing leads to light-weight knee brace for the elderly A lighter, yet more robust knee brace for the elderly who suffer from knee problems … READ MORE
Long-term positive impacts and cost effectiveness of REACT for over 65s The ‘REtirement in ACTion’ programme helps prevent physical decline, reduces the … READ MORE
AFO configuration can improve efficacy of the orthotic intervention on gait patterns in CP patients Cerebral Palsy (CP) represents the most common cause of motor disability in … READ MORE
Older people in good shape have fitter brains Seventy- to eighty-year-olds who train for better fitness are better at solving … READ MORE
The challenge of shoe shopping for my daughter with cerebral palsy who wears AFOs Shoe shopping. For some this is an enjoyable and exciting activity. One may be … READ MORE
Cionic unveils bionic clothing to assist patients with walking difficulties For those with walking difficulties arising from neurological conditions such as … READ MORE
Mobility is the most important measure of health Cionic Neural Sleeve promises groundbreaking and innovative healthcare product for … READ MORE
Walking towards healthier knees A new study published today in Arthritis & Rheumatology led by researchers at … READ MORE
The leg brace that allows Alex Smith to play football Washington quarterback Alex Smith jogs onto the field in the second quarter of … READ MORE
Motor imagery improves MS Motor imagery (MI) is a useful tool in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS), … READ MORE
Making walking easier for children with cerebral palsy Lightweight, wearable robotic device provides neuromuscular training while making … READ MORE
World-first guidelines for children with common inherited nerve disorder Paediatric neurologists and allied health clinicians have developed world-first … READ MORE
What is walking meditation? For Thích Nhất Hạnh, the late Vietnamese monk who popularized mindfulness in … READ MORE
Markerless motion capture could help skeleton athletes’ training Researchers from CAMERA have developed the first non-invasive way of measuring … READ MORE
Hypertonia and hypotonia – what’s the difference? New parents have plenty on their minds. Baby’s health. Baby’s needs. Baby’s … READ MORE
Discover Sole to Soul Footwear We saw a need for specialty footwear and grew from there Sole to Soul Footwear … READ MORE
Disease severity, walking needs may guide patients’ orthosis choice Clinical indices measuring disease severity and the need for walking assistance may … READ MORE
Preventing injuries and improving recovery with micro-Doppler radars Micro-Doppler radars could soon be used in clinical settings to predict injury … READ MORE