Therapeutic Resources Blog
Could this ankle exoskeleton help stroke survivors with mobility problems?
April 10, 2015
Previous simulations of human locomotion - the act of walking - have suggested that when we walk on level ground and at a steady speed, theoretically, there should be no expenditure of power at all. But scientists also know that people expend more energy during walking than in any other daily activity. Read More »
Why Are More Baby Boys Born Than Girls?
April 9, 2015
Scientists have found some unexpected clues that could help explain why 51 percent of the babies born in the United States are male. Read More »
7 Things Every Kid with Autism Wishes You Knew
April 8, 2015
Every kid is different. So is every individual with autism. But if you’re looking to connect with a child living with autism, Ellen Notbohm, author of Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew, and the mother of an autistic son, says keeping these things in mind can help. Read More »
April is occupational therapy month Let’s Get Physical…Therapy! Osteoarthritis and Running
April 7, 2015
Osteoarthritis (OA) occurs when the cartilage lining the bone surface wears away. At its worst, OA leads to bone on bone contact, with debilitating pain that may eventually result in a joint replacement. While symptoms do not always correlate with disease progression, over 27 million individuals in the US are affected, with more than 7 million having received a joint replacement. Read More »