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Above-Knee Amputees May Benefit From This Experimental Exoskeleton
December 07, 2021
Above-knee amputation is known to reduce mobility and quality of life severely. This is mainly because the surgery removes much of the leg’s muscles. To help solve this problem, engineers at the University of Utah’s Bionic Engineering Lab created a new experimental exoskeleton that could make moving and walking more manageable for many individu...
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How Augmented Visual Feedback Influences Balance Control
November 30, 2021
Previous studies have shown that people with lower-limb loss rely more on visual feedback to maintain balance than able-bodied individuals. Alteri...
Previous studies have shown that people with lower-limb loss rely more on visual feedback to maintain balance than able-bodied individuals. Alteri...
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COVID-19 Pandemic Sees Rise of Preventable Amputations
November 24, 2021
The COVID-19 crisis has affected many. But we're not just talking about those who have dealt with the virus—we're also talking about people who ha...
The COVID-19 crisis has affected many. But we're not just talking about those who have dealt with the virus—we're also talking about people who ha...
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No Link Found Between BMI and Skin Problems in Persons With Lower-Limb Loss—New Study
October 20, 2021
A new study sought to determine the prevalence of obesity in Dutch individuals with lower-limb loss. The study was published in the BMC Musculoske...
A new study sought to determine the prevalence of obesity in Dutch individuals with lower-limb loss. The study was published in the BMC Musculoske...
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The Roadmap to an AI-powered Prosthetic Future
August 27, 2021
Before the arrival of robotic prostheses, prosthetic devices didn't evolve much since the oldest wooden toe, deemed to be about 3,000 years old, w...
Before the arrival of robotic prostheses, prosthetic devices didn't evolve much since the oldest wooden toe, deemed to be about 3,000 years old, w...
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A Design Guide for DIY Prostheses
August 21, 2021
Desiree Riny, a graduate of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), created a design guide that could benefit individuals with limb lo...
Desiree Riny, a graduate of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), created a design guide that could benefit individuals with limb lo...
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