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Development of a new haptic device to aid walking rehabilitation

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SMALL sensory devices could help to improve walking recovery during stroke rehabilitation in a bid to reduce social isolation. Health researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University are leading the development of a new haptic device – technology that communicates via vibrations – to aid walking therapy for stroke survivors. They are working with the Open University Read more about Development of a new haptic device to aid walking rehabilitation[…]

Wearing and using the haptic technology to alter walking

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Health researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University are leading the development of a new haptic device – technology that communicates via vibrations – to aid walking therapy for stroke survivors. They are working with the Open University and Manchester-based technology firm Lucid Innovation to develop the device. The technologies are part of a series of technical Read more about Wearing and using the haptic technology to alter walking[…]