Engineers at Tufts University have created and demonstrated flexible thread-based sensors that can measure movement of the neck, providing data on the direction, angle of rotation, and degree of displacement of the head.
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POWERED PROSTHETIC ANKLES CAN RESTORE A WIDE RANGE OF FUNCTIONS FOR AMPUTEES
Researchers from North Carolina State University (NC State) and the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill have demonstrated that, with training, neural control of a powered prosthetic ankle can restore a wide range of abilities, including standing on challenging surfaces and squatting.
FDA GRANTS US MARKETING AUTHORIZATION FOR DEVICE TO IMPROVE GAIT IN MS PATIENTS
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization to Helius Medical for a new device indicated for use as a short-term treatment of gait deficit due to mild to moderate symptoms from multiple sclerosis (MS).
ADAPTTECH SECURES $2.7 MILLION IN NEW FUNDING
Biomedical startup Adapttech, Birmingham, England, announced that it has raised $2.7 million in a new venture capital funding round. The round was supported by existing and new investors. The new funding will primarily be used for new…
SONIMAGE MX1 PORTABLE ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Designed for MSK, anesthesia, and pain management exams, the SONIMAGE MX1 Portable Ultrasound System provides high-resolution imaging and a simplified workflow. One-touch image optimization simplifies operation by enabling multiple imaging parameters—such as frequency, focus, and compounding—to be changed automatically by just adjusting the depth.
AC4 ACTIVE COMFORT SOCK
OS1st has launched the AC4™ Active Comfort sock, which features ultra-soft cushioning and SkinThin™ cooling technology. The company created the ultimate comfort crossover between the ultra-thin TA4™ ThinAir sock and the ultra-plush WP4™ Wellness Sock to create the new AC4 Active Comfort sock with enough cushion, ventilation, and protection for any activity.
WOODCAST ECO-FRIENDLY SPLINTS
Woodcast is a lightweight, biodegradable material made from wood and biopolymers, originally developed to replace plaster casts. The material, invented by the Finnish high-tech company Onbone, proved to be so versatile it is now used in a wide array of areas, including sports.
DUOLITH SD1 ULTRA MODULAR SYSTEM
The DUOLITH® SD1 Ultra system, powered by STORZ Medical, provides medical professionals with the ability to customize and combine Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT) and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), complementary vibration and vacuum therapies, as well as the option to integrate diagnostic ultrasound imaging.
COBBLEFOAM UNEVEN SURFACE TRAINING SYSTEM
OPTP’s CobbleFoam Uneven-Surface Balance Trainer simulates the challenges of moving on uneven terrain to help people improve balance and strengthen the lower extremities. It can also be used as a rehabilitation tool for those recovering from injury or surgery, for the elderly, or for athletes who want to improve performance.
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