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Physiotherapy / orthopaedic technology

In this segment you will find everything about movement and coordination: Physiotherapeutic equipment for balneotherapy, hydrotherapy, ergotherapy, compression therapy, orthopaedic shock wave therapy, physical therapy for physiotherapy, cold treatment and heat treatment. Consumer goods, such as bandages, aids and mobility aids, walking aids, wheelchairs, orthopaedic feet aids, shoes and insoles as well as massage equipment, rehabilitation equipment and devices, training equipment and lateral training devices.

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Gamification

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Facilitating a gradual return-to-play

In the interview, Dr. Markus Wenning and Jonas Weber talk about how VR can optimize the return-to-play process

Neuromuscular training

Individual training for athletes and patients

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Fraunhofer IFAM develops twofold infection protection for implants

A hybrid implant coating made from antibacterial silver and an antibiotic will protect patients from infection in the future. The antibiotic is tailored to the patient’s unique requirements for even better protection. The AntiSelectInfekt project came about in collaboration with a research team from Charité-Universit?tsmedizin Berlin.

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Customized prosthesis using 3D printing

Upper limb forequarter amputations which involve the removal of the entire arm and scapula require highly customized prosthetic devices that are expensive but yet, usually underutilized due to their high maintenance and low comfort levels. At the same time, while cosmetic prostheses have a higher rate of continuous use, they have limitations in functional use.

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Portable arm rehabilitation device for use from hospital to home

A new portable arm rehabilitation robot will help patients to carry out robot-aided therapy at home, allowing them to perform intensive exercises without visiting hospitals or clinics, which can possibly reduce the risk of exposure to infectious diseases such as COVID-19. The robot can also be used in hospitals and outpatient facilities such as nursing homes and clinics.

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Handheld robotic exoskeleton to improve hand mobility problems

The Engineering Design and Technological Development Group (DIDET), from the University of AlicanteArtefactosLAB, has once again taken a step forward in terms of social innovation with the design of a new handheld robotic exoskeleton. Named [flick], this robotic exoskeleton improves the lives of people with limited or no ability to move due to neurological and/or physiological disorders.

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World Patient Safety Day 2020: Safe care in the corona crisis

Employee safety is patient safety – this becomes clearer than ever during the Corona pandemic. It is not only about preventing infection, but also about protection from physical and mental stress. This will be highlighted on 17 September 2020 on the occasion of World Patient Safety Day.

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Coronavirus patients recover faster if they undergo rehabilitation as soon as possible

Researchers in the COVID-19 'hot spot' in the Tyrolean region of Austria recruited consecutive coronavirus patients to their study, who were hospitalised at the University Clinic of Internal Medicine in Innsbruck, the St Vinzenz Hospital in Zams or the cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation centre in Münster, Austria. They reported on the first 86 patients enrolled between 29 April and 9 June.

Stroke patients finger recovery training hand rehabilitation robot glove

FOFO MEDICAL Foshan Hongfeng co., ltd Single finger training is the characteristic function of #1002 finger rehabilitation training instrument. Studies have shown that single-finger training can...

EME presents MO-VIT TL: a new concept in functional rehabilitation, even for the fourth age.

EME, an innovative company in the physiotherapy and rehabilitation sector, presents Mo-Vit TL: the first device of the Motus Vitae circuit, dedicated to the rehabilitation of the lower limbs. Motus...

MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2020 goes Digital with Online Convenience for Medical Sourcing Needs

MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2020 goes Digital with Online Convenience for Medical Sourcing Needs Ten-day digital experience for a vibrant marketspace to conduct business 24/7 Singapore, 22 September 2020 –...

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Where are the physical limits of an athlete?

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shock wave therapy

Noninvasive and with no side effects!

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SoftHand

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How intelligent are protheses?

Dr. Eike Jakubowitz talks about control and grasping intelligence of the flexible prosthesis

Getting healthy while playing games

Balance, endurance, movement

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research project "Ran Rücken"

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What to do while having back pain?

Prof. Frank Meier talks about training units and target group of the research project

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