Year: 2014

Low levels of physical capability in midlife, including weak grip strength, slow chair rise speed and poor standing balance performance, may indicate poorer chances of survival as individuals age, according to results from a recently published study. Researchers from the…

Fitted foot orthoses may reduce pain and improve quality of life in selected children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, according to study results published in Archives of Disease in Childhood. “This study is the first being conducted in such a big…

Good prosthetic alignment, exercise and a healthy body weight can help amputees avoid secondary physical complications after amputation.

Researchers look for reimbursement approval for the WalkAide to treat post-stroke foot drop.

Bruce “Mac” McClellan addressed the proposed electronic template, RAC audits and exploded orthotic codes.

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…

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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.