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Helping Patients Get Back on Their Feet
October 29th 2019
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Rick Nitsch has 36 years of experience in his profession — a profession that truly changes lives.
In one medical profession, the relationship begins at the lowest point
American Orthopedics in Columbus manufactures many of its own prosthetic parts to help eliminate wait times for patients
They sometimes…
New Technology: Neuroprosthetic Leg Allows Natural Sensation, Movement
October 24th 2019
A new prosthesis powered by microscopic electrodes implanted in the thigh muscles of the wearer transmits natural sensations when the limb is touched, as well as with the movement of the limb. This allows the body to react as it usually does during walking to compensate for any gait irregularities…
Virtual Hand Model Could Improve Prosthesis Development
October 7th 2019
Whatever our hands do -- reaching, grabbing or manipulating objects -- it always appears simple. Yet your hands are one of the most complicated, and important, parts of the body. Despite this, little is understood about the complexity of the hand's underlying anatomy and, as such, animating human hands has…
University Students Improve Their Robotic Exoskeleton
September 20th 2019
This week students from TU Delft's Project MARCH presented the fourth edition of their robotic exoskeleton that is intended to help people with paraplegia walk again. This new version, the MARCH IV, includes a new hip with which users can also step sideways - a first in this type of…
Paralympic Athlete Wants to Compete with Able-bodied Athletes
September 4th 2019
Two-time Paralympic long jump champion Markus Rehm is pursuing able-bodied athletes' world record in the hope it will help change perceptions about people with disabilities.
While society is getting more open-minded about disabilities these days, many still treat disabled persons as individuals who need to be protected, said Rehm, who…
Small Vessel Disease Leaves Patients Vulnerable to Leg Amputation
August 26th 2019
No matter where it occurs in the body, microvascular disease ups the risk of leg amputation, a new study finds. Microvascular disease damages very small blood vessels. Researchers analyzed data from more than 125,000 U.S. veterans who were followed for an average of nine years.
During follow-up, those with microvascular disease…
Triple amputee skateboarding star to appear at X Games
August 6th 2019
Justin Beauchesne will never forget the first time he rode a skateboard. "It felt like freedom," the triple amputee said, taking a break from tearing up the skate park at St. Pete's Campbell Park. "Man, it was awesome, so much better than I ever expected," he said.
When Justin was…
Diet/exercise May Help Prevent Progression to Diabetes
July 22nd 2019
An initiative that consisted of weight loss and physical activity markedly reduced the number of new cases of type 2 diabetes in a cohort of adults with prediabetes, according to study data presented at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions.
“We have known for many years that lifestyle change can…
Lawmakers Unveil bill to make Airport Screening easier for Wounded Vets
July 5th 2019
Lawmakers unveiled a bill last week that would make Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening faster and easier for wounded and disabled veterans in an effort to "remedy concerns" injured veterans have when traveling through the nation's airports.
The bipartisan bill, titled “Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act” or the “VETS Safe…
The 21 Best Stretching Exercises for Better Flexibility
June 25th 2019
Stretching may not be the most exciting part of working out, but doing flexibility work is just as important for a well-rounded fitness routine as strength and cardio work. Incorporating some stretching exercises into your workout schedule will help you improve flexibility, reduce tightness, and ultimately, make your workouts more efficient…