Rett Syndrome Organization Awards Research Grants

Studies to focus on activating "silent" X chromosome and developing a tool to assess for MDS.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jun 12, 2019

Study: Mirror Movements Could Be Clinical Markers in Young CP Patients

Researchers' findings could help to determine which kids with cerebral palsy need rehabilitation support.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 23, 2019

University of Pittsburgh Seeks Repair Survey Input

Survey examines the state of wheelchair repair in the complex rehab technology industry.

• Apr 17, 2019

New Muscular Dystrophy Research Examines the Impact of Exercise

Study duplicated muscular dystrophy in a type of worm.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 19, 2019

BraunAbility Survey: Caregivers Undervalue Their Contributions

Survey results are released during November, which is National Family Caregivers Month.

• Nov 13, 2018

Mobility Management Launches Podcast Survey

Would you listen to a complex rehab technology podcast series? Take the survey!

• Nov 08, 2018

Researchers: New Subtype of Multiple Sclerosis Does Not Damage Brain’s White Matter

Latest discovery changes previous understanding of how MS progresses and alters neurological system.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 06, 2018

CRT Trends: Big Data

Quality Assurance & the FMA: Secondary Health Conditions & Environments

How CRT Impacts Client Activities & Re-Admissions

When wheeled mobility succeeds, it impacts a client's activities and environments.

• Aug 01, 2018

Study: Targeting Inflammation Could Be Key to Controlling Stroke Damage

Researchers have discovered a way to temporarily "turn off" the immune responses that cause inflammation after a stroke.

• Jul 11, 2018

Certain Type of Triglyceride Could Indicate Higher Stroke Risk

Observational study showed that including info of that triglyceride when assessing for cardiovascular disease risk could be helpful.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jul 11, 2018

CRT Trends: Big Data

Quality Assurance & the FMA: What Clients Say About CRT

Does Complex Rehab Technology Improve Function?

Does ATP involvement result in better outcomes for consumers using mobility equipment?

• Jul 01, 2018

Study: Gene Therapy Can Break Down SCI Scar Tissue

Researchers say eliminating that scar tissue was key to functional gains in lab study.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jun 18, 2018

University of Pittsburgh Seeks Participants for Wheelchair Transfer Study

• Jun 01, 2018

UConn Students Use Vibrational Therapy in Experimental Cerebral Palsy Device

Arm brace was specifically designed to mitigate involuntary movements and stiffness seen in spastic CP.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 29, 2018

University of Pittsburgh Seeks Participants for Transfer Study

Researchers' online program examines the techniques consumers use to transfer to and from their wheelchairs.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 28, 2018

Study Examines Sleep Apnea Prevalence in Patients with Quadriplegia

Researchers study possible link between quadriplegia and narrowing of airway during sleep.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 16, 2018

Survey to Study Future of Assistive Technology Professionals

The University of Pittsburgh and NCART are partnering on the project.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Mar 21, 2018

Study: SCI Nerve Regeneration Could Be Helped by “Smell” Cells

Research from the United Kingdom showed nerve regrowth after spinal cord injury.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 03, 2018

Study: Heart Function Is Impacted by Spinal Cord Injury

Research emphasizes importance of reducing "secondary injury" in SCI patients.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Dec 19, 2017

Cure SMA: Children on Nusinersen More Likely to Achieve Milestones

A new study examines the impact of the drug treatment on Type 1 infants.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Dec 11, 2017