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Researchers at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI), New Zealand, received funding to do a pilot study to trial a portable temperature-sensing technology they developed to detect the early signs of complications of the feet among people with diabetes.
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and the Center for Orthotic and Prosthetic Learning and Outcomes/Evidence-Based Practice (COPL) have announced a Request for Pilot Grant Proposals in Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) research.
Telemedicine Solutions’ TeleWoundSTAT is an embedded telemedicine module within its WoundRounds app that was developed to help nurses launch bedside wound consults with off-site wound experts. The app can help ensure nurses and other caregivers correctly document wounds and…
AnkleSTONE® is an appliance designed to improve athletic performance, reduce foot and ankle injuries, and accelerate recovery following an injury, surgery, or other ailment. Created by Marien Zanyk, PhD, this unique orthopedic appliance can also be used for soft tissue massage of the…
Compex’s improved Wired 3.0 muscle stimulation device was designed to facilitate muscle warm-up, recovery, injury prevention, strength training, and pain management. It features programs for endurance, resistance, strength, explosive strength, pre-warm up, training recovery/active recovery…
Fuelmefoot’s over-the-calf, copper-infused compression socks are designed to promote blood circulation to the legs and feet and prevent varicose veins, as well as prevent blood clots or swelling during air travel. By helping to prevent the build-up of lactic acid, they essentially revive…
The Onyfix nail correction system is designed to bring an involuted or ingrown nail back into a natural shape through normal growth without any tension or pain, following more or less proximal application using a hardened composite. The system consists of Onyfix Primer, which acts as an…
Developing stronger knees and ankles can both speed up recovery from an injury and help prevent an injury from occurring in the first place. The Vive Balance Pad makes building knee and ankle strength easy and even fun. The extra-large (15.8″ x 13.4″ x 2.4″) mat was developed to help…
The MyOnyx rehab solution by Thought Technology features a sleek handheld device, equipped with surface electromyography (sEMG) sensors that measure and display muscle activity in real time. This information helps the physical therapist ensure the activation of the specific muscles…
The Upswing improves the overall wellness outlook and recovery experience using thoughtful, elevated design and innovative, artistic styling. Using the mind/body connection, the company believes no one should have to sacrifice their style while injured.
National Biomechanics Day (NBD)—April 7, 2021—is a worldwide celebration of biomechanics in its many forms for high school students and teachers. Sponsored by The Biomechanics Initiative, NBD is in its 6th year of celebrating all things biomechanics. NBD’s goal is to accelerate the growth and impact of biomechanics science and application by introducing biomechanics to young people, namely high school students.
The most common neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus is distal symmetrical polyneuropathy, also known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). It affects around 12–50% of individuals with diabetes. DPN is a known important risk factor for serious adverse sequelae such as foot ulceration and amputation.
Facemasks are the most widely used tool for mitigating the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Decreased disease severity by the wearer has also been linked to the use of cloth facemasks. This well-documented finding is surprising considering that such masks are poor at filtering the smallest aerosol particles, which can reach the lower respiratory tract and have been associated with severe disease.
The long-awaited vaccines to ward off COVID-19 may be getting into people’s arms, but clinicians’ offices around the country are still asking, “are we doing all we can to keep our patient safe?” In addition to the current procedures of cleaning between patients with ultraviolet light or harmful chemicals, new technology is coming online to help answer that question.
Everyday glasses—the kind worn by hipsters and nerds alike—may do more than just improve eyesight. Two recent studies are reporting that wearing eyeglasses—to the tune of 8 or more hours a day—appears to slow or even prevent the wearer from becoming infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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