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| Wheelchair "add-ons": it all adds up to more fun and participation |
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Inclusion also means that nobody gets left out when it comes to recreational activities. People with disabilities no longer want to pass up on any events, whether it is wheelchair sports, outdoor activities or just having "more fun” getting around town. REHACARE.com took a closer look at some of the latest trends in the leisure sector and gained exciting insights.
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| Study: No competitive advantage from prostheses |
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Amputee sprinters using running prostheses, or blades, have no clear competitive advantage at the 400-meter distance compared to sprinters with biological legs and, in fact, appear to have a significant disadvantage at the start, according to University of Colorado Boulder research.
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| Exercise rehabilitation for managing symptoms of multiple sclerosis |
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Experts in rehabilitation research advocate for integrating exercise into the care plans of persons with multiple sclerosis. The central role of neurologists in clinical care offers an opportunity for them to promote exercise as fundamental for managing the physical and cognitive symptoms of MS.
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| Nora Hamann – That's how she rolls |
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More information about invisible diseases is urgently needed, says Nora Hamann. The 24-year-old knows from her own experience how important it is to exchange ideas with those affected, as well as other social contacts, in order not to lose hope even on gloomy days. What makes a good day for her and how she rolls otherwise, she tells us at REHACARE.com.
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| Permobil outlines ambitious sustainability commitments |
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Permobil announces its seven sustainability focus areas, including two innovative KPIs specific to the core business: quality of life for the people who use their products and driving workplace diversity, as well as reducing their CO2 emissions 70 per cent by 2030. Permobils focus is to drive the company to continuously do better for all its stakeholders.
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| A personalized exosuit for real-world walking |
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How we walk is influenced by different aspects, for example different grounds. But also our walking ability differs individual. This human and task variability is a major challenge in designing wearable robotics to assist or augment walking in real-world conditions. Harvard researchers now have developed a new approach for customizing assistance from a soft robotic exosuit.
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