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In the first study of its kind, new research has shown that incorporating some running or jogging into a walking program is an acceptable form of exercise for many people who suffer from chronic lower back pain. Traditionally, this higher-impact exerci… Continue reading Lower back pain improves with a safe, easy-to-follow run-walk program
Researchers are developing a robotic exoskeleton platform that could overcome the limitations of treadmills used during the rehabilitation of the many stroke survivors who have problems walking.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Univer… Continue reading Exoskeleton splits leg torque to return stroke patients’ natural gait
Using synchronous video taken with a pair of smartphones, scientists have created an open-source motion-capture app that gathers human movement data, with rapid analysis via an artificial intelligence system, to then be used in clinical settings for re… Continue reading App rapidly gathers sophisticated movement data, at 1% of the usual cost
A first-in-human trial has found that pairing physical therapy with deep brain stimulation to encourage post-stroke rehabilitation is a safe and feasible treatment, even years after the stroke. The researchers say their technique offers hope to stroke … Continue reading Deep brain stimulation found to assist rehab following stroke
Engineers at ETH Zurich have developed a wearable system that can help patients regain movement and mobility after a stroke. The system consists of a motion-sensing watch and an earpiece that zaps a nerve to help rewire neural circuits.Continue Reading… Continue reading Earpiece zaps nerves to rewire the brain and speed stroke recovery
Most treatments for strokes aim to help reduce or repair damage to affected neurons. But a new study in mice has shown that a drug already in use to treat certain neurological disorders could help patients recover from strokes by getting undamaged neur… Continue reading Existing drug aids stroke recovery by rewiring undamaged neurons
When someone has been left paralyzed by a stroke or brain injury, much of their recovery involves physically guiding the affected limb though the lost motion, so their brain can relearn it. A new exoskeleton does exactly that for the hand, and patients… Continue reading Emovo Grasp could help restore hand function to stroke victims
A recent trial has found a specific type of video-game therapy is as effective as traditional methods of rehabilitation in patients recovering from a stroke. The trial also found the novel therapy reduces the need for face-to-face time with occupationa… Continue reading Video-game-based stroke therapy as effective as in-person rehab
An experimental new material could help rehabilitate the injured and allow the nonspeaking to “speak,” among other potential uses. It’s also highly elastic, electrically conductive and self-healing – and it’s known as CareGum.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading “CareGum” could boost rehabilitative tech and nonverbal communications
When someone has suffered arm weakness due to a stroke, it’s important for them to perform repetitive exercises in order to regain strength in the limb. A new device is designed to help them do so, as they use the gadget to play video games.Continue Re… Continue reading Gaming device designed to help stroke patients regain arm strength