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The University of Utah chemical engineering assistant professor Huanan Zhang, PhD, and his team have developed a process that turns ordinary textile made of a cotton/polyester blend into sensors that measure electrical impulses generated from muscle movement.
Researchers from Harvard University’s John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Harvard’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have developed a new approach in which robotic exosuit assistance can be calibrated to an…
Northwestern University investigators have discovered the molecular signature of a subset of dopaminergic neurons with an increased vulnerability to degeneration. The findings shed light on the mechanisms at play within a small subsection of the brain’s substantia nigra, called the…
PriMatrix is a unique scaffold for the management of wounds that includes diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Derived from fetal bovine dermis, this novel acellular dermal matrix provides an ideal environment to support cellular repopulation and revascularization processes critical in wound healing.
Sugar Free Sox has launched its new product, Super Stretch Compression socks, which have 26-inch stretch while maintaining therapeutic graduated compression. They are designed to help reduce ankle and foot swelling and avoid leg fatigue and aches.
The Biomechanics Initiative has announced 4 grant programs to support minority sponsored events for National Biomechanics Day, to be held on April 6, 2022. The day-long event is designed to introduce biomechanics to high school students around the globe.
Friendly Shoes look and feel like modern comfort sneakers, but patented Easy Shoe Access zippers make them a functional solution for individuals struggling with shoe donning or fitting AFOs/SMOs. Invented by an occupational therapist, users simply fold open, enter, and zip.
Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the company Breakthrough Device Designation for its Embozene® microspheres for genicular artery embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive procedure, for...
Acumed’s Fibula Nail 2 System is designed to provide an alternate treatment to bone plating by offering a less invasive intramedullary approach to fibula fractures. This approach can reduce soft-tissue irritation compared with plating through traditional open reduction…
Introducing Click Medical’s whole new kit, RevoSurface®. RevoSurface is a tool kit that O&P practitioners can use to retrofit an existing prosthetic or orthotic device, to deliver all-day user adjustability to the patient. There are several great reasons to use RevoSurface, such as a…
Oregon State University – Cascades (OSU-Cascades) launched the first doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree program at a state public university this fall, welcoming an initial cohort of 45 students.
The Propel™ and Propel™ + Carbon insoles are designed to supercharge the user’s favorite running shoe with the latest advancements in running technology. These insoles allow runners to experience the sensation of propulsion without buying additional racing-specific shoes
The Terrasil brand Diabetic’s Ulcer & Sore Relief Ointment is a non-prescription ointment that was developed and released for distribution by Aidance Scientific. It is a low-cost option that was formulated to provide for early care of emerging foot ulcers and other sores before the ulcers and…
The REBOUND® ACL brace has been designed to help patients recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Designed to dynamically reduce strain on a patient’s ACL and provide a comfortable load on their posterior thigh and…
Now that 2020 is finally over…we can reflect on all that we have learned: Who and what is important, how to work on our business and not in it, how to slow down, look for opportunities, stay positive, be kind to others always, stay focused, and keep our eyes and ears open.
By Rich Dubin, Publisher
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