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HASE BIKES is modernising its production for bikes and trikes
26/07/2021
There is currently a lot of activtiy on the grounds of the historical coal mine complex Zeche Waltrop: HASE BIKES is erecting a new building. "We've been growing consistently over the past few years and therefor need an additional building that will allow us to make improvements to our production processes," said company founder Marec Hase.
Research to help stroke survivors regain mobility
26/07/2021
A pilot trial led by Keele's Doctor Alison Aries as part of a National Institute for Health Research Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship assessed how acceptable and feasible sensory stimulation therapy is as a treatment for stroke survivors to increase their mobility.
Ottobock research partnership for walking after paraplegia
21/07/2021
Bionic limbs and orthoses already help people with disabilities lead a more mobile life. Now scientists are building on successes during rehabilitation in the field of robotics: In the same year as the 2021 Paralympic Games in Japan, Ottobock is establishing a lasting affiliation with the Robot Rehabilitation Center in Kobe.
More older people suffer a traumatic brain injury due to falls
19/07/2021
From a minor fall on a bicycle to a serious road traffic accident: The causes of a traumatic brain injury are manifold. About 90 percent of the approximately 270,000 cases per year are classified as mild, ten percent as moderate or severe. Current findings show that traumatic brain injury is increasing in the age group of over-65s.
Reasons for low rate of employment among people with disabilities
19/07/2021
A team of researchers identified nine meaningful reasons that prevent people with disabilities from seeking employment. Their findings provide a much-needed understanding of this population's motives for remaining unemployed, which can inform programs and policies that promote labor force participation of people with disabilities.