The use of a foot drop stimulator during a task-specific movement for 4 weeks can retrain the neuromuscular system, ultimately aiding in rehabilitation intervention from stroke, according to a data published in NeuroRehabilitation. “Compensatory strategies have a negative effect on…
Year: 2014
Foot drop stimulator aids stroke rehab
The use of a foot drop stimulator during a task-specific movement for 4 weeks can retrain the neuromuscular system, ultimately aiding in rehabilitation intervention from stroke, according to a data published in NeuroRehabilitation. “Compensatory strategies have a negative effect on…
Social media users likely to seek health info online
People who use social networking sites are more likely to seek health information online, recently published research from the Journal of Health Communication suggests. “Active users of social networking sites tend to be active online health information seekers,” Yang Feng,…
New walking-based model can predict fall rate
Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a mathematical model that allows them to predict the landing of a person’s next step with more than 80% accuracy based on the position of the person’s body during the current step. The…
New walking-based model can predict fall rate
Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a mathematical model that allows them to predict the landing of a person’s next step with more than 80% accuracy based on the position of the person’s body during the current step. The…
Mental health in the workplace affected by home life
Mental health in the workplace does not exist in a vacuum – it is deeply affected by the worker’s home life and vice versa, according to recently published research from Concordia University and the University of Montreal. Researchers surveyed 1,954…
Patient care coordination could reduce frequent health care use
Better coordination of patient care between health care providers could lessen use of the health care system use by seniors and those with chronic conditions, according to research recently published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. A Toronto-based research team…
Ottobock provides technical service for first Invictus Games
Ottobock was the official provider of technical service for the first Invictus Games, which was held Sept. 10-14 in London. In addition to conducting various repairs to equipment such as wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs damaged in competition, Ottobock also supported…
Ottobock provides technical service for first Invictus Games
Ottobock was the official provider of technical service for the first Invictus Games, which was held Sept. 10-14 in London. In addition to conducting various repairs to equipment such as wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs damaged in competition, Ottobock also supported…
Glenn Garrison, CPO, at the AOPA National Assembly
LAS VEGAS – At the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) National Assembly, Glenn Garrison, CPO spoke about this work volunteering with the Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS) in Africa. For more information on the organization, visit www.orthofocos.org.