Paired with custom control software, Össur's powered knee prosthesis helped study participants sit, stand and walk more easily A study participant ...
News-Medical.Net on MSN
Commercial robotic leg could benefit both higher- and lower-mobility amputees
A commercial robotic leg could potentially benefit both higher- and lower-mobility amputees, University of Michigan ...
A young NHS nurse who lost her leg to an incredibly rare form of cancer is speaking out to help others spot the warning signs she initially missed. Sophie Fay was just 26 when doctors discovered a ...
Sophie Fay, 26, from Merseyside, learned she had a large tumour that had taken up "the entirety of (her) calf" - although she ...
Now, the nonprofit provides 46 weeks of programming serving 1,200 people per year from all over the country. It has several ...
Opinion
America’s amputation crisis (Part 3 of 4): Following the money behind the amputation epidemic
This is the third article in a four-part series examining America’s preventable amputation crisis. Read Part 1 here: The perfect storm threatening millions of limbs ….and Part 2 here: The evident ...
Falls are inevitable, but new research proves that with practice, you can lower your risk of fractures and head trauma.
Virtual reality isn’t just for games. in a wheelchair simulation, it's been found to reshape how people perceive disability.
No heavy lifting, no gym required. Just three simple moves that help you stay strong, flexible, and independent as you age ...
Live for the Outdoors on MSN
These robotic legs are meant to make hiking easier, but do they? I put them to the test
I close my eyes, and the chatter of my fellow hikers mixes with a low-level humming sound. “Are you in hyper mode?” someone asks. I check my app, or my central control system, to confirm that, yes, ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results