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A step closer to streamlining the custom fit of bionic limbs for amputees

A step closer to streamlining the custom fit of bionic limbs for amputees

by Monique Mita,Griffith UniversityCredit: Griffith UniversityGriffith researchers have developed a diagnostic tool to streamline the custom fitting of bionic prosthetic limbs which usually invo

A step closer to streamlining the custom fit of bionic limbs for amputees

by Monique Mita,Griffith UniversityCredit: Griffith UniversityGriffith researchers have developed a diagnostic tool to streamline the custom fitting of bionic prosthetic limbs which usually invo
Researchers develop stem cell adhesive for arthritis treatment using mussel adhesion protein

Researchers develop stem cell adhesive for arthritis treatment using mussel adhesion protein

Researchers develop stem cell adhesive for arthritis treatment using mussel adhesion proteinbyPohang University of Science and TechnologyResearch Image. Credit: POSTECHCartilage is the tissue th

Researchers develop stem cell adhesive for arthritis treatment using mussel adhesion protein

Researchers develop stem cell adhesive for arthritis treatment using mussel adhesion proteinbyPohang University of Science and TechnologyResearch Image. Credit: POSTECHCartilage is the tissue th
Multifidus Muscle: Its Function and Link to Back Pain

Multifidus Muscle: Its Function and Link to Back Pain

Multifidus Muscle: Its Function and Link to Back PainA muscle that helps stabilize and extend the lumbar spineByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on May 29, 2023Medically reviewed byMoham

Multifidus Muscle: Its Function and Link to Back Pain

Multifidus Muscle: Its Function and Link to Back PainA muscle that helps stabilize and extend the lumbar spineByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on May 29, 2023Medically reviewed byMoham
Slouching isn't as bad for you as you might think

Slouching isn't as bad for you as you might think

FEBRUARY 26, 2024by Dr Chris McCarthy,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOften a posture assigned to teenagers and disaffected youth, slouching is traditionally considered to be a "ba

Slouching isn't as bad for you as you might think

FEBRUARY 26, 2024by Dr Chris McCarthy,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOften a posture assigned to teenagers and disaffected youth, slouching is traditionally considered to be a "ba
Using markerless motion capture to assess injury risk in soldiers

Using markerless motion capture to assess injury risk in soldiers

by Southwest Research InstituteAnalysis pipeline for both the unsupervised (dark green) and semi-supervised (light green) approaches. The portions of the workflow outlined in blue are common betw

Using markerless motion capture to assess injury risk in soldiers

by Southwest Research InstituteAnalysis pipeline for both the unsupervised (dark green) and semi-supervised (light green) approaches. The portions of the workflow outlined in blue are common betw
Fascia: The most neglected part of our body is finally starting to receive attention

Fascia: The most neglected part of our body is finally starting to receive attention

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationSkeletal muscle fibers. Credit: Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library / Public domainWe are constantly reminded about how exercise benefits our&nbsp

Fascia: The most neglected part of our body is finally starting to receive attention

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationSkeletal muscle fibers. Credit: Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library / Public domainWe are constantly reminded about how exercise benefits our&nbsp
Kyphosis Treatment: Correcting Posture and Improving Pain

Kyphosis Treatment: Correcting Posture and Improving Pain

Kyphosis Treatment: Correcting Posture and Improving PainByLana BarhumPublished on September 10, 2023Medically reviewed byOluseun Olufade, MDKyphosisis a condition in whi

Kyphosis Treatment: Correcting Posture and Improving Pain

Kyphosis Treatment: Correcting Posture and Improving PainByLana BarhumPublished on September 10, 2023Medically reviewed byOluseun Olufade, MDKyphosisis a condition in whi
What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?An abnormal curvature of the spineByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on March 08, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Kesselman, DCScoliosisis an abnormal C-shaped

What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?An abnormal curvature of the spineByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on March 08, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Kesselman, DCScoliosisis an abnormal C-shaped
Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis

Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is a global health problem. Almost half the adults over the age of 75 have some form of knee OA—one of the

Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is a global health problem. Almost half the adults over the age of 75 have some form of knee OA—one of the
Grade difficulty of skatepark features like ski runs to curb fall risk, say researchers

Grade difficulty of skatepark features like ski runs to curb fall risk, say researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo curb the risk of falls, it may be worth grading skateboard parks like ski runs according to the popularity of the metal and concrete

Grade difficulty of skatepark features like ski runs to curb fall risk, say researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo curb the risk of falls, it may be worth grading skateboard parks like ski runs according to the popularity of the metal and concrete
Inspired by mussels: Printable adhesives for tissues and bones

Inspired by mussels: Printable adhesives for tissues and bones

by Sandra Mehlhase,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftA printer applies the dopamine-based tissue adhesive to the three-dimensional titanium shaft of a hip joint. Credit: Fraunhofer-GesellschaftTitanium hip

Inspired by mussels: Printable adhesives for tissues and bones

by Sandra Mehlhase,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftA printer applies the dopamine-based tissue adhesive to the three-dimensional titanium shaft of a hip joint. Credit: Fraunhofer-GesellschaftTitanium hip
How Often Can You Get a Cortisone Shot?

How Often Can You Get a Cortisone Shot?

How Often Can You Get a Cortisone Shot?ByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on November 02, 2023Medically reviewed byLaura Campedelli, DPTMost healthcare providers recommend getting a&

How Often Can You Get a Cortisone Shot?

How Often Can You Get a Cortisone Shot?ByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on November 02, 2023Medically reviewed byLaura Campedelli, DPTMost healthcare providers recommend getting a&