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Neurofeedback Changes Perception of Prosthesis Weight
February 11th 2021
Some Leg amputees are not satisfied with their prosthesis, even though the sophisticated prostheses are becoming available. One important reason for this is that they perceive the weight of the prosthesis as too high, despite the fact that prosthetic legs are usually less than half the weight of a natural…
'Stepped' Approach To Exercise May Help With Arthritic Knees
January 27th 2021
Millions of Americans suffer from the pain of arthritic knees. But an innovative exercise regimen may help relieve discomfort and improve knee function, a new study finds.
The program is called STEP-KOA -- short for stepped exercise program for patients with knee osteoarthritis. It starts with gentle exercises at home…
UK Students Create Prosthesis For Children
January 12th 2021
Even the most up-to-date prosthetic limbs can often be too heavy, or hard for young children to use with ease.
But now, a group of Imperial College engineering students has created a new, lighter one.
The flexible device called the 'Mitt' slides on like a glove and has magnetic attachments…
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Researchers Develop Exoskeleton To Aid In PT
December 24th 2020
The future of physical therapy is being developed right here in Milwaukee. A group of engineers at UW-Milwaukee are at the forefront of re-imagining doctor-patient relationships and how people rehab their injuries.
Dr. Habib Rahman and his team of Ph.D. students have been working on an autonomous exoskeleton robotic arm…
Amputee Lifeguard Saves Man From Sinking Car
December 9th 2020
A lifeguard who is also an amputee is being hailed a hero after he rescued a man who accidentally drove into Newark Bay. Anthony Capuano, an instructor at British Swim School, said he noticed a commotion near the water in Bayonne on Tuesday and rushed over. He saw the driver of a car…
Three Advances in Prosthetics
November 17th 2020
The continuing rapid development of Industry 4.0 technologies also is benefiting disabled people who have lost limbs. In the U.S. alone, some 185,000 people annually have an amputation; 2.1 million people are living with limb loss, a number expected to double by 2050, according to the U.S. nonprofit Amputee Coalition.…
40 Fun Thanksgiving Activities For Kids
November 4th 2020
Carving the turkey, chowing down on pumpkin pie, and taking over the yard for a friendly Thanksgiving game of touch football might be some of the best Thanksgiving traditions, but that doesn't mean the day can't be filled with other fun, especially for the kids. After all, they've got more energy to burn off…
Amputee Veterans Enjoy The Outdoors Thanks To Nonprofit
October 27th 2020
For the past ten years, the Arkansas Freedom Fund has continued to honor our state's veterans. "I would say it's in the thousands," said board member Jim Sawyer. The non-profit is all about getting veterans into nature. "The outdoors is just a peaceful place," he said, to restore their mental and…
Researchers Develop Prosthesis Similar To Human Hand
October 14th 2020
Replacing the human hand with artificial devices of equal capability and effectiveness is a long-standing challenge. Even the most advanced hand prostheses, which have several active degrees of freedom controlled by the electrical signals of the stump’s residual muscles, do not achieve the complexity, dexterity, and adaptability of the human…
Star Wars Inspires a Mind-Controlled Prosthetic
September 22nd 2020
Significant technological accomplishments have been achieved in prosthetics in recent years. For example, sensors placed on the skin can detect neural signals that trigger motion in prosthetic devices. Although this is significant, the resultant motions are basic and do not provide tactile sensations, so vision is required for tasks such…