Therapeutic Resources Blog
Printable, Foldable Shoes Could Solve World’s Footwear Shortage
September 23, 2013
There are probably at least four pairs of shoes in your closet right now. Consider yourself lucky, because more than 300 million people in developing nations do not even own one pair. The team behind Unifold is hoping to change that in the near future. Affordable and easy to construct, Unifold could solve the world-wide shoe shortage crisis Read More »
Better hygiene linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk
September 20, 2013
Researchers say that people living in wealthier countries may be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the journal Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health. Read More »
4 Ways iPads Are Changing the Lives of People With Disabilities
September 19, 2013
Noah has moderate Cerebral Palsy affecting his communication, cognition and upper and lower body movement. When he turned two, his language, cognitive ability and fine motor skills were diagnosed by a developmental specialist as being at least 12 months behind. Then Noah got an iPad. Read More »
Pennsylvania Vet Has Physical Therapy For Canine Patients
September 18, 2013
Toby can blame degenerative myelopathy for the wheelchair cart he uses and the failing coordination of his limbs. But the symptoms seemed to melt away Monday during a therapy session on an underwater treadmill. Physical Therapy clinics for pets are becoming more commonplace. Read More »