Study demonstrates that assistive robot helps improve functional gait among older adults
In a study, researchers from Korea evaluated the efficiency of a new wearable robot, EX1, in improving the mobility, dynamic balance, and range of movement…
Spinal Injuries Centre supports worldwide competition to revolutionise mobility
Therapists at the National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire have helped support a wheelchair design that promises to transform mobility. The…
Norfolk County Council becomes the first council to commission a long-term virtual care service
Alcove, a specialist in virtual care technology solutions, has announced that following an OJEU tender process, it has secured a contract with Norfolk County Council,…
NHS delivers on ambition of 5,000 more permanent beds
As part of its urgent and emergency care (UEC) recovery plan, the NHS has met its target of 5,000 additional permanent, staffed beds this winter.…
Case study: Unique development and rehabilitation blocks help girl with epilepsy relax
Marzena Komisarczuk, the founder of Baffin Technology Systems, has experienced the benefits of the company's MOOVIE therapy building blocks firsthand. Marzena's daughter, Jessica, who is…
Let’s Get It Clear: Alternatives for getting the pelvis under control
Figure 1. Useful bony leverage pointsaround the pelvis When seated, we rely on the position and stability of our pelvis to allow us to manage…
More than 62 percent expect their industries to use AI at work by 2030
A first-in-kind AI management system designed to enable the safe, secure, and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) across society has been launched by…
Innovative tech that could help detect falls while maintaining privacy debuts at CES 2024
New technology that can provide a non-intrusive way of alerting that somebody has had a fall made its debut at CES 2024. It is new…
Smart glasses’ latest upgrade provides succinct AI-powered scene descriptions
Assistive technology specialist Envision has unveiled the upcoming release of the version of its Envision Glasses, which will enable people who are blind or visually…
EXCLUSIVE: The case for adaptive cycling – Why it should be considered essential medical equipment
Kieran Murphy, Clinical Partnerships Manager for Jenx and Jiraffe, explores some of the advantages of adaptive cycling for children with disabilities and explains why it…