Month: October 2014

Vibratory stimulation applied to the soles of the feet improved balance by reducing postural sway and gait variability in elderly people, according to findings published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. “Although loss of sensation in the feet…

A comprehensive and proactive workplace ergonomics program can help prevent musculoskeletal discomfort and injury, according to research presented at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. Researchers surveyed more than 200 employees relocating to a new facility with a…

An English charity’s donation of 60 million pounds, or approximately $95 million, is funding a 20-year research program aimed at providing the re-engineering of biological replacement limbs. The program is called RESOLVE: Regenerative Medicine Solutions for the Victims of Landmine…

An English charity’s donation of 60 million pounds, or approximately $95 million, is funding a 20-year research program aimed at providing the re-engineering of biological replacement limbs. The program is called RESOLVE: Regenerative Medicine Solutions for the Victims of Landmine…

Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc. was awarded a P20 Exploratory Grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue the development of an exoskeleton prototype for children. The work will be done in collaboration with the Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation at…

Most U.S. adults fail to meet recommended daily levels of 10 key nutrients, and people with disabilities have even worse nutrition than average, according to a study in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. “In general, people with disabilities…

A transdermal drug delivery system improved overall wound quality and outperformed direct application of deferoxamine solution in the healing of diabetic wounds, according to data results presented at the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress. Researchers developed a transdermal…

Össur has revised its forecast for the remainder of 2014 due to a 26% increase in third-quarter profits compared to 2013 as well as a 21% growth in sales overall, according to recently published third quarter results. “We are pleased…

Carefully chosen partnerships with larger companies allow young firms to gain access to additional resources and markets, according to a study from researchers at the University at Buffalo School of Management. “Partnerships offer many mutual benefits; established companies can tap…

Reggie Showers, an amputee athlete and board member for OPAF, speaks about the value of First Clinics for amputees.