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Latest Stories
This Flexible Prosthetic Foot Mimics Human Movement
October 04, 2024
Existing lower limb prostheses commonly have flat feet. Although this design ensures stability, it cannot adapt to terrain contour and slope changes. Researchers recently introduced the SoftFoot Pro, which is not only flexible but also motor-free and apt for all-weather use.
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How Ultrasound Tech Can Help Improve Below-Knee Prosthetic Socket Fit
September 10, 2024
Below-knee prosthetic users often encounter challenges in achieving a comfortable prosthetic socket fit, resulting in residual limb pain and instab...
Below-knee prosthetic users often encounter challenges in achieving a comfortable prosthetic socket fit, resulting in residual limb pain and instab...
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New MIT Method Uses Light to Control Muscles, Potentially Solving Prosthesis Issues
August 20, 2024
The use of electricity to control muscles has been explored in prosthetics for years, but it has some problems, like rapid muscle fatigue and limit...
The use of electricity to control muscles has been explored in prosthetics for years, but it has some problems, like rapid muscle fatigue and limit...
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Some SoCal Beaches Take Steps to Accommodate Individuals with Disabilities
August 15, 2024
Although enjoying the beach can be difficult for those with prosthetic legs or who use wheelchairs, the good news is that Southern California’s bea...
Although enjoying the beach can be difficult for those with prosthetic legs or who use wheelchairs, the good news is that Southern California’s bea...
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This Universal Controller Could Speed Up Adoption of Robotic Prostheses, Exoskeletons
July 13, 2024
For decades, science fiction has explored the idea of using robotic prostheses and exoskeletons to help humans with physically demanding tasks and ...
For decades, science fiction has explored the idea of using robotic prostheses and exoskeletons to help humans with physically demanding tasks and ...
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Bill Introduced to Protect Medicare Beneficiaries’ Access to Orthotics, Prosthetics
July 01, 2024
In the past few years, there have been reports of prosthetic users in the US falling victim to fraudulent activities, including receiving non-funct...
In the past few years, there have been reports of prosthetic users in the US falling victim to fraudulent activities, including receiving non-funct...
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