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Roswell Park Therapists Use DBWS for Cancer Patient Rehab

Physical therapists detailed how a dynamic body-weight support system (DBWS) was used in the rehabilitation of a cancer patient.

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Stroke Rehabilitation from “Head to Toe”

Devin Cooney, MOR, OTR/L, Brittany Merkh, PT, DPT, and Kelly Tender, MS, CCC-SLP, write about the integration of technology-based rehabilitation within stroke recovery in this feature for the November/December 2019 issue of Rehab Management.

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Gait & Balance Technology Showcase

Rehab Management has gathered a select group of products to showcase some of the latest technologies on the market being used in clinical settings and research.

Gorbel Inc Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

by Debbie Overman | Sep 14, 2017 | Body Weight Support Systems, Company News, Gait & Balance, Industry News, Technology

Victor, NY-based Gorbel Inc, manufacturer of the SafeGait line of medical rehabilitation and training products, celebrates its 40th anniversary of its founding.

Weight-Bearing 3D Imaging System Makes Its Debut

by Debbie Overman | Apr 14, 2017 | Body Weight Support Systems, Company News, Gait Pressure Mapping

The CARESTREAM OnSight 3D Extremity System from Carestream Health recently debuted on the exhibit hall floor during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Executives annual meeting, April 22-25.

Measures of Success

by Debbie Overman | Mar 31, 2017 | Body Weight Support Systems, Canes, Gait & Balance, Objective Data Measurement, Stroke, Walkers

Advanced rehabilitation technologies are finding favor as adjuncts to skills in building excellence among inpatient stroke programs. A feature for Rehab Management by Frank Long.

Promotion of Gait Through Technology

by Debbie Overman | Jan 11, 2017 | Body Weight Support Systems, Canes, Gait & Balance, Stroke, Walkers

Outcomes and safety improve as therapists embrace equipment and develop a culture of technology. An exclusive feature from Rehab Management.

Activity-Based Restorative Therapy Steps into Robotic Gait Training for Innovative Approaches for Patients with Chronic Spinal Cord Injuries

by Frank Long | Jun 7, 2016 | Assistive Devices, Body Weight Support Systems, Cerebral Palsy, Exoskeletons, Gait & Balance, Objective Data Measurement, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Treadmills

How does robotics really benefit spinal cord-injured patients? Kennedy Krieger Institute researchers test three robotic devices and discover how differences in engineering and application affect functional outcome measures among patients affected by tetraplegia and paraplegia.

Hocoma’s Andago Robotic Device Now Available in US

by Debbie Overman | Mar 25, 2016 | Body Weight Support Systems, Gait & Balance, Gait Trainers, Mobility

The Andago mobile robot for body weight-supported gait training is now available for use in the United States, according to its manufacturer—Norwell, Mass-headquartered Hocoma Inc USA.

Headed for a Fall

by Debbie Overman | Mar 22, 2016 | Body Weight Support Systems, Gait & Balance, Research

“First Attempt In Learning” approach enables patients to practice high-risk activities with the frequency needed to acquire skills that will help them move safely. An exclusive Rehab Management clinical feature.

Lower-Extremity Rehabilitation with Adjunct Interventions

by Debbie Overman | Feb 20, 2016 | Ankle Foot Orthosis, Assistive Devices, Body Weight Support Systems, Braces, Exoskeletons, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Gait & Balance, Gait Trainers, Mobility, Objective Data Measurement, Orthotics & Prosthetics, Stroke, Walkers

Improving quality of movement without compromising safety is a shared goal for patients and therapists.

Gorbel Medical Showcases New and Updated Products at APTA CSM

by Debbie Overman | Feb 18, 2016 | Assistive Devices, Body Weight Support Systems, Gait & Balance

Gorbel Medical introduces its updated SafeGait 360° Balance and Mobility Trainer, as well as two brand-new devices, during the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, February 17-20 in Anaheim, Calif.

Stroke Rehab Enriched By Technology

by Debbie Overman | Feb 18, 2016 | Body Weight Support Systems, Gait & Balance, Objective Data Measurement, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke

Innovation is changing the game for stroke programs. Evidence-based use of advanced technologies can help provide an enriched rehabilitation environment that improves outcomes and lifts the patient’s experience.

Promoting Motor Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury

by Debbie Overman | Jan 21, 2016 | Body Weight Support Systems, Gait & Balance, Spinal Cord Injury

Getting the best out of plasticity and learning means therapeutic interventions that provide feedback, allow high repetition, and offer a safe environment for error.