Research Shows How Brains Can Adapt To Prosthesis
You’d never guess it, but a robotic “third thumb” can change the way your hand is represented in your brain, according to a new study published in...
Orthotics Helpful For Patients With Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis accounts for about 80% of the burden of osteoarthritis worldwide, and published studies show it contributes more than $27...
Increased Activity Needed For Amputees Over 45
A team of researchers compared sitting, standing, and stepping between people with dysvascular lower-limb amputations and people with traumatic...
Electrodes May Help Prosthetic Devices Feel Lighter
A prosthetic leg can often be jarring for new amputees, even with the most sophisticated prostheses. One important reason for this is that they...
Study Finds Early Prosthetic Intervention May Reduce ER Visits
A recent study performed by the Hanger Clinic has shown a decrease in trips to the Emergency Room for amputees who get their prosthesis early....
Exoskeleton Arm May Be The Future Of Physical Therapy
The future of physical therapy might be being developed in Milwaukee. A group of engineers at UW-Milwaukee are at the forefront of re-imagining...
Artificial Skin Can Restore Feeling To Amputees
Long-distance communication may benefit from a robot’s touch. And that may come in the form of a new gadget developed by engineers in Australia. The...
Amputee Lifeguard Saves Man From Drowning
A lifeguard who is also an amputee is being hailed a hero after he rescued a man who accidentally drove into Newark Bay. Anthony Capuano, an...
Mobility Clinics Improve Outcomes for Lower Limb Amputees
Australian researchers studying changes in mobility among lower-limb amputees have found that participation in mobility clinics improves outcomes,...