Based on epidemiological studies, it seems evident that manual wheelchair propulsion and wheelchair-related daily life activities cause a heavy load on the upper extremities, especially for persons ...

The concern with the cervical herniated disk and the popular whiplash injury as a source of pain in the upper extremity may exclude consideration of a more distal origin of such pain. It is the ...

August 28, 2009 — The benefits of exercises to strengthen muscles in the upper arms, shoulders, and chest of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) extend beyond the upper ...

A recent clinical trial has shown that cellular therapy is safe and effective in stopping the deterioration of upper limb and heart functions in patients with late-stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy. A ...

Over the past several years, occupational exoskeletons have evolved from concept to reality. They have become widely available and are used across a range of industries. Their primary function is to ...

A neuroskeletal-muscular examination is done to evaluate neck pain. As with all physical examinations, it begins with inspection and palpation. A cursory examination is performed to identify ...

SEATTLE – An international team of researchers led by an investigator from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has made a second critical advance in determining the cause of a common form of ...

Aim: To examine the pre- and post-impact activation of five upper extremity muscles in the tennis volley across conditions of ball speed, ball type and side of the body. Methods: A repeated measures ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Osseointegration may unlock innovative approaches for upper extremity amputations, according to a presenter.

Blue Arbor Technologies today announced a partnership with Ottobock, anchored by a $5 million investment to advance neuromuscular tech.