How Sleep May Impact Mobility in Women with Chronic Conditions

How Sleep May Impact Mobility in Women with Chronic Conditions

Summary: Poor sleep health can contribute to mobility decline in individuals with chronic illnesses, particularly among women with conditions like diabetes, osteoarthritis, or multiple sclerosis. Key Takeaways: Poor sleep health is linked to an increased risk of...
Adaptive Pants Accommodate Leg Braces and Casts 

Adaptive Pants Accommodate Leg Braces and Casts 

Putting on a pair of pants is a daily activity that most people take for granted. However, for the millions of adults and children with disabilities and short-term mobility challenges due to accidents, surgery, or medical conditions, pulling on a pair of pants can be...
Hip-Assist Robot Aims to Advance Fitness in Elderly

Hip-Assist Robot Aims to Advance Fitness in Elderly

With aging, walking function deteriorates, including a decrease in stride length, decreased balance, and decreased propulsion. However, resistance and balance exercises can improve physical function in older adults. In a new study, researchers from Korea evaluated the...
New USC Robotic System Assesses Mobility After Stroke

New USC Robotic System Assesses Mobility After Stroke

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide. Each year more than 15 million people worldwide have strokes, and three-quarters of stroke survivors will experience impairment, weakness, and paralysis in their arms and hands. A new robotic system could...
Neural Sleeve Receives Global Design Award

Neural Sleeve Receives Global Design Award

Cionic Neural Sleeve has won Dezeen Awards 2023 design project of the year following the announcement of all nine design category winners. The nine winners awarded in Dezeen’s annual awards program are located in eight different countries...