by Bruce Brown | September 20, 2022 | Health
According to a study published in 2020 in ScienceDirect Disability and Health Journal, walking is the most frequently reported aerobic physical activity among U.S. adults with mobility disability. In the study of self-reported aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical...
by Kimberly Houston | January 4, 2018 | General News, Medical
One thing we all recognize from watching medical dramas on TV, visiting a loved one in the hospital, or being a patient ourselves, is the ubiquitous IV drip on a metal pole. You’ve seen patients walking down the hall with them, or lying in bed as an IV is...
by Kimberly Houston | October 17, 2017 | General News, Health
Many of us have experience with an older relative who wants to remain independent for as long as possible, but who we fear may injure themselves if left alone. One key to helping older Americans live longer, healthier, and more independent lives is fall prevention and...
by Bruce Brown | August 29, 2017 | General News, Medical
Growing need drives exoskeleton development. Wheelchair-bound patients including paraplegics, people with spinal cord injuries, and stroke victims stand highest on the list of potential beneficiaries of exoskeleton technology. We’ve written about work in...
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by Bruce Brown | May 25, 2017 | General News, Health
According to the National Institutes of Health, 2.2 million people in the U.S. depend on a wheelchair for day-to-day tasks and mobility. By far the large majority (90%) of wheelchair users have manual wheelchairs. Most wheelchair users are not able to stand...
