New APTA Special Interest Group Focuses on Seating & Mobility

Group's goals include education as well as improving evidence-based practices.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 16, 2015

New Discoveries

Ultralight Research, Part II

Manual Chair Propulsion: New Insight Into Maneuvering Efficiency

• Jan 01, 2015

ALS Association Begins Investing "Ice Bucket Challenge" Funds

Research projects are top of the list, the organization announces.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Nov 05, 2014

Ultralight Research, Part I

Manual Chair Propulsion: New Insight Into Maneuvering Efficiency

• By Stephen Sprigle
• Nov 01, 2014

National MS Society Announces Millions of Dollars for New Research

Projects focus on stopping disease progression, restoring lost function in patients, and eliminating MS completely.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 15, 2014

Families of SMA Is Now Cure SMA

Spinal muscular atrophy organization will continue to work toward treatments and cures for the top genetic cause of death among infants.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 22, 2014

Future Housing & Transportation Uncertain for Older Americans

New Harvard/AARP report singles out younger Baby Boomers for special concern.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 15, 2014

New Discoveries

Pressure Ulcer Research, Part 3

Bringing Technologies Together to Shape Tomorrow's Seat Cushions

The New Discoveries column series with Dr. Amit Gefen concludes with how his findings could impact future seat cushion designs.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 01, 2014

New Discoveries

Tissues Made to Order

• Sep 01, 2014

Isis Pharmaceuticals Announces Phase 3 Study for Infants with SMA

Dosing with ISIS-SMN Rx is scheduled to begin within weeks.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Aug 06, 2014

New Discoveries

How Computer Models Can Advance Pressure Ulcer Research: Part 2

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Aug 01, 2014

New Discoveries

Pressure Ulcer Research, Part 1: Tissue Engineering Reveals New Research Possibilities

Eventual applications may include providing outcome measures to prove efficacy of seating products.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jun 01, 2014

RESNA Updates Standing Chairs Paper

RESNA releases an updated standing wheelchairs position paper.

• Jun 01, 2014

Cerebral Palsy Clinical Trial to Use Stem Cells

A new study will compare effectiveness of stem cells taken from stored cord blood and bone marrow.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 17, 2014

Families of SMA Announces New Research Grant

Project involves SMN2 genes that could partially compensate for defective SMN1 genes.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 17, 2014

Report: Robotic Rehab Market Boom Is Around the Corner

Industry niche that includes exoskeletons will grow rapidly, according to new research.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Mar 11, 2014

RESNA Releases Position Papers on Wheelchair Standing & Postural Supports

New papers feature an update on the benefits of standing, and a distinction between positioning components and restraints.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 26, 2014

Infants with SMA Sought for NeuroNEXT Study at UCLA

Two-year study seeks to identify biomarkers of the disease's progression.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 26, 2014

New Stroke Research Network Created Nationwide

Twenty-five regional centers will work together to streamline research and treatment information.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Dec 18, 2013

OT & PT Jobs Among Best Healthcare Careers

New report anticipates more healthcare sector jobs as a result of the Affordable Care Act.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Dec 03, 2013