Researchers at the University of Strathclyde are developing soft, robotic clothing that could boost mobility in elderly patients and those with disabilities. The clothing will use 3-D fabrication, functional electrical stimulation, nanoscience and full-body monitoring technologies, which will allow the…
Year: 2015
‘Smart’ robotic clothing offers mobility to those with disabilities
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde are developing soft, robotic clothing that could boost mobility in elderly patients and those with disabilities. The clothing will use 3-D fabrication, functional electrical stimulation, nanoscience and full-body monitoring technologies, which will allow the…
OPAF launches First Safeguard clinic
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation recently announced the launch of its First Safeguard clinic, according to a press release. First Safeguard, the 12th First Clinic offered by the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF), offers instruction on personal safety…
OPAF launches First Safeguard clinic
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation recently announced the launch of its First Safeguard clinic, according to a press release. First Safeguard, the 12th First Clinic offered by the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF), offers instruction on personal safety…
Study: Health care is costly for UK military amputees from Afghanistan
Researchers have calculated the cost of lifetime care for U.K. amputee veterans from the Afghanistan conflict to be approximately $444 million, according to recently published study findings. The researchers studied the extent and nature of amputations on British service personnel…
AOPA announces Thranhardt Award contenders
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association has announced the contenders for the 2015 Fall Thranhardt Award. The award was founded through a gift from J.E. Hanger in memory of Howard R. Thranhardt, CP, in 1996. Contenders will present their research…
AOPA announces Thranhardt Award contenders
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association has announced the contenders for the 2015 Fall Thranhardt Award. The award was founded through a gift from J.E. Hanger in memory of Howard R. Thranhardt, CP, in 1996. Contenders will present their research…
VIDEO: Competitive climber shares benefits of adaptive climbing clinics
CHERRY HILL, N.J. – Competitive climber Tommy Lyon talks about the benefits of adapative climbing for people with disabilities during a First Climb clinic hosted by the Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation.
Study reviews sensory feedback approaches for prosthetic hands
Researchers are studying several approaches to provide prosthetic hands with the capability of “sensory feedback,” according to results presented in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Paul S. Cederna, MD, of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and…
VIDEO: First Volley clinic provides community for young people with physical challenges
CHERRY HILL, N.J. – Darren Kindred, director of First Volley clinic for The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation, talks about the benefits of the clinic for young people with physical challenges during a First Volley event held at the Cherry…