Overview: News
Poststroke rehabilitation more effective with vibratory stimulus
20/10/2021
Researchers at MUSC Health assess the effectiveness of using vibrations during occupational therapy and find it improves recovery in patients following a stroke.
Telehealth screening of infants could aid in early autism support
18/10/2021
New UC Davis MIND Institute research suggests that telehealth evaluation could help improve access to care for infants with an elevated likelihood of autism. The study found that telehealth approaches in the first year of life could help families facing barriers to care such as geographic distance and long waitlists and aid in early diagnosis and intervention.
Engineers develop powered exoskeleton
13/10/2021
University of Utah engineers develop powered exoskeleton to help amputees walk with less effort.
Mobile after paraplegia: Ottobock symposium for innovative solutions
11/10/2021
According to WHO estimates, there are up to half a million new paraplegic patients in the world every year. Accidents are often the cause. But other conditions can also limit mobility, making patients dependent on a wheelchair, orthoses or functional electrical stimulation.
PARAVAN realized integrative forklift project
11/10/2021
Employer, employers' liability insurance association and PARAVAN make a new job possible for Torsten Krohn, thanks to a forklift truck that has been converted for disabled access.