Month: May 2014

After receiving osseointegrated percutaneous implants, transfemoral amputees experienced high cumulative survival rate at 2 years, enhanced prosthetic use and mobility, fewer problems and improved quality life, according to a study published in The Bone & Joint Journal. Two-year follow-up Between…

Heel lifts made of materials with good support and elastic properties may be more appropriate to improve footwear comfort and medial-lateral motion control, according to study results. “It is widely believed that heel rise would induce plantar pressure redistribution, and…

Your story adds another layer of interest to your business and can steer clients through your door, instead of the competition’s.

Cosmetic gloves have a parasitic positive stiffness that works against the flexion of finger joints, requiring more control effort of the user. Gerwin Smit, PhD, researcher at the Delft University of Technology, has developed an adjustable compensation mechanism that reduces…

An intrepid group of designers took to Google and Facebook to expand its mission and its message.

Kristy Sensenig says paying more for a quality shoe will benefit customers in the long run.