Top tech and devices for at-home stroke rehab
While COVID-19 lockdown continues to play havoc with people’s plans and appointments, with many going into isolation during this time, rehabilitation in its traditional setting is not always possible…
Category: Technology
A 20-year adventure in rehab robotics
Tech pioneer Hocoma has long been pushing the boundaries of innovation in rehab. Now marking its 20th anniversary, it plans to step up its ability to drive better patient outcomes, as Deborah Johnson reports.
An uprising in rehabilitation
The rise of online content services has revolutionised TV viewing and music consumption in recent...
Every step of the way
STEPS rehabilitation recently had an opportunity to put Rewalk’s Restore system through its paces, as senior physiotherapist Jamie Story explains.
Leading the remote resistance
Andrew Mernin reports on an emerging technology aiming to revolutionise how rehab professionals work together on patient goals.
High rollers lead MND tech development
Rolls-Royce through its data technology arm, R2 Data Labs, has partnered with the Motor Neurone...
All go for pioneering drop foot devices
Patients with drop foot are benefitting from two emerging devices which can help them to regain their ability to walk unaided. Here Jana Middlebrook, Orthotic Academy clinician at Ottobock UK, discusses their growing popularity.
Robotics group signs landmark German deal
Rehab tech firm ReWalk has signed a deal with a group of German health insurers to give patients in the country access to its exoskeleton system.
Lightweight but life-changing – the Hero Arm story
Blesma, the military charity for limbless veterans, recently helped Darren Fuller experience the very latest in bionic arm technology, as NR Times reports.
Getting to grips with independence
How Active Hands is transforming rehabilitation for people with reduced hand function.
Funding round for rehab tech firm
Rehab technology firm ReWalk Robotics has raised US$7m in new funds via a public offering in the US.
Blue light could help to heal mild TBI
Blue light exposure therapy can aid rehab after mild traumatic brain injury, a study suggests.
