by Bruce Brown | April 11, 2022 | Medical
Worldwide, about 15 million people each year have a stroke, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Among stroke victims, approximately one-third die and one-third are permanently disabled. Hemiplegia and hemiparesis, respectively paralysis or weakness on...
![Dad Helps Son Walk by 3D Printing Orthotics [video]](https://i0.wp.com/healthtechinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/3D-printed-orthotics.jpg?resize=599%2C275&ssl=1)
by Alfred Poor | October 29, 2018 | General News, Health
“Freedom of the press belongs to the man who owns one.” The famous saying also applies to medical equipment, it appears. Customized physical supports are expensive to purchase and can take a long time to produce. Or you can buy a 3D printer and create your...
![Exoskeleton Treats Pediatric Cerebral Palsy Crouch Gait [video]](https://i0.wp.com/healthtechinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2017/09/Crouch-Gait-Exoskeleton-with-video-583x680.png?resize=583%2C280)
by Bruce Brown | September 1, 2017 | General News, Medical
We’ve written several times about exoskeleton developments. A recent article covered BionikLabs’ Alexa-enabled exoskeleton for specific mobility challenges. Roam, a soft exoskeleton concept saves money and is lighter and more comfortable to wear than...
![Obi – Robotic Dining Companion [video]](https://i0.wp.com/healthtechinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2016/07/Obi-Feeding-Device-with-video-600x278.jpg?resize=600%2C278)
by Bruce Brown | July 20, 2016 | General News, Health
Unfortunately, there are many diseases and injuries that render a person unable to feed her or himself. In addition to the lack of independence people feel when they have to rely on others to feed them, the time required by caretakers to feed someone with nervous...
![Re-Step Helps with Walking Disabilities [video]](https://i0.wp.com/healthtechinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2015/11/Re-Step.jpg?resize=600%2C275)
by riddhi | November 11, 2015 | General News, Health, Medical
Elderly patients suffer from walking disabilities after a stroke, brain trauma, or celebral palsy. Re-Step Rehabilitation System from Step of Mind is a non-invasive, portable system that is easy to use by patients either in rehab or at home under supervision. The...
