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Myoelectric Elbow-Wrist-Hand Orthosis for an Adolescent with Hemiparesis: A Case Report
Discussion This case report presents insights on why the patient was not as proficient and interested in using the orthosis at home and school. Recommendations to address these issues include peer modeling, community outings, early intervention, and the use of family-centered approaches. Future studies are also suggested to further understand MEWHO use and the considerations for successful orthotic management in this group of patients.
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - February 15, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

UCLA raises $611 million in 2020 –21, supporting students and advancing critical research
UCLA raised more than $611 million in gifts and pledges in the fiscal year ending June 30, exceeding its annual goal and drawing donors from all 50 states and 72 countries.“Generous donors at all levels have continued to partner with UCLA to effect meaningful change on campus, in the community and around the world,” said Chancellor Gene Block. “Despite a challenging year, our friends have once again demonstrated their extraordinary commitment to UCLA’s mission of education, research and service.”In response to conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, many donors focused on students ’ need to adapt to distan...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - October 4, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Training effects of wheelchair dance on aerobic fitness in bedridden individuals with severe athetospastic cerebral palsy rated to GMFCS level V.
CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: This is the first study that shows wheelchair dance may possibly increase aerobic fitness in bedridden individuals with severe athetospastic cerebral palsty rated GMFCS level V. Future studies with a larger sample will be warranted to prove the claim. PMID: 28178772 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - February 7, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Terada K, Satonaka A, Terada Y, Suzuki N Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research