Biomechanics
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Sciences & Technology
‘You don’t need fancy equipment to make good prostheses’
An inexpensive system for customised prosthetic sockets is producing much-needed assistive devices for people around the world
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Health & Medicine
Do you think better when you’re moving?
Using advanced biomechanics, researchers found the results of a cognitive task to identify visual targets were significantly improved when performed while walking
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Sciences & Technology
Predicting risk of spinal fracture using bioengineering
Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind predictive tool for spinal fracture in people who have osteoporosis, including activities and spinal joints that carry higher risk
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Sciences & Technology
Using virtual reality to treat real-world injuries
Biomechanical technology that uses virtual reality can not only help treat injuries, but also prevent them
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Health & Medicine
Putting cells through their paces
An obstacle course for human lung cells could be the answer for better testing the effectiveness of potential new drugs