KnitDema glove puts the electronic squeeze on swollen fingers

Hand edema, which is a swelling of the fingers due to the accumulation of fluid from injury or disease, is typically treated via a hand massage performed by a therapist. A new finger-massaging glove, however, may offer a less costly and more accessible… Continue reading KnitDema glove puts the electronic squeeze on swollen fingers

Stewart Platform Wields Magic Fingers to Massage Your Scalp

Attention Hackaday editors: We on the writing crew hereby formally request budget allocation for installing a Stewart platform head massager on the chair of each workstation in the secret underground …read more Continue reading Stewart Platform Wields Magic Fingers to Massage Your Scalp

How 10-minute massages can boost the body’s stress-fighting system

The idea alone of a massage might do wonders for some people’s stress levels, but a new study has delved into the physiological details of how these short and sweet treatments can kick the body’s relaxation systems into gear. The researchers behind it … Continue reading How 10-minute massages can boost the body’s stress-fighting system

Spryng mimics natural leg muscle movements to boost circulation and improve recovery

From a grueling leg day at the gym to hours spent sat in an office cubicle, our lower legs can easily sustain damage, leading to aches, pains and more serious issues. New on Kickstarter, Spryng aims to quicken muscle recovery times and improv… Continue reading Spryng mimics natural leg muscle movements to boost circulation and improve recovery